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AK10 VUW

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,171 mi
Last recorded38,171 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 VUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 33,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 29,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,556 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 22,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,710 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,720 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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AK10 VUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 AK10 VUW, 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 AK10 VUW registered?

AK10 VUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is AK10 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK10 VUW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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