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YD10 MLX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 MLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,923 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,736 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 54,734 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 50,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,349 miles

exhaust front pipe braket brocken but still supporting system.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,358 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front exhaust mounting corroded, but still fully supported,

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,485 miles

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

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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YD10 MLX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YD10 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD10 MLX registered?

YD10 MLX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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