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AO10 VCF

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 122,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,824 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,923 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 84,923 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mountin bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,636 miles

both rear tyres perished and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,541 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2017 35,541 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,335 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,962 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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AO10 VCF 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 AO10 VCF, 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 AO10 VCF registered?

AO10 VCF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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The MOT history for AO10 VCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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