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YH10 XBL

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,784 mi
Last recorded28,784 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 XBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 28,784 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check bearing due to excessive brake bind.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/R, N/S/R corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pads crumbly and disc discoloured.

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn by hand.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 22,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 20,399 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has large cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Slightly long hand brake lever travel.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly age cracked and wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 18,933 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded heavily. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,782 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 16,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 11,021 miles

bonnet hinges sized

exhaust front mounting insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 4,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 3,118 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 3,107 miles

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall but showing no cords.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 2,600 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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YH10 XBL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH10 XBL, 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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YH10 XBL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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