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YR10 AXM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 AXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,639 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,819 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding advise full brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,295 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lumpy when turning (1.2.1 (c))

oil level is on minimum mark

Fail 1 Oct 2022 80,295 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lumpy when turning (1.2.1 (c))

oil level is on minimum mark

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 75,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

eng oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,095 miles

Front exhaust support bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,359 miles

Exhaust bracket broken ( front )

Fail 14 Oct 2017 50,359 miles

Exhaust bracket broken ( front )

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slighly cut

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,332 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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YR10 AXM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR10 AXM, 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 YR10 AXM registered?

YR10 AXM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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The MOT history for YR10 AXM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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