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AO10 VCM

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,575 mi
Last recorded49,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 49,575 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,681 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 46,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 May 2024 43,984 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,593 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 37,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 32,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

unable to assess front outer brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,412 miles

front exhaust mounting weld broken

Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres, cracked and perished.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 15,347 miles

All tyres perished and cracking on outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,742 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 May 2013 8,230 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 VCM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VCM, 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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AO10 VCM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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