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YC10 MXX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,676 mi
Last recorded90,676 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 MXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged but not excessive

Fail 29 Apr 2026 90,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 88,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,402 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 84,909 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 84,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,941 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 76,502 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT BRACKET BROKEN AWAY (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES TORN (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on edge

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,971 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

child seat fit

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,047 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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YC10 MXX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC10 MXX, 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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YC10 MXX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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