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Y99 COX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,618 mi
Last recorded35,618 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 COX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 35,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 34,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 34,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 30,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner Edge Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 28,748 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Hanger Broken no longer supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner Edge Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 24,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,012 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 22,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,034 miles

Front wipers smear

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted surfaces

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 30 Oct 2013 15,092 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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Y99 COX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y99 COX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y99 COX registered?

Y99 COX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is Y99 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 COX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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