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YC10 WMK

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 WMK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 72,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 72,562 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine leaks on the exhaust pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,450 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,446 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,086 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 63,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,105 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 58,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,468 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,712 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,116 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 WMK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WMK, 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 YC10 WMK registered?

YC10 WMK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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