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AO10 VCP

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2025 72,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,297 miles

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

sump corroded(not leaking)

Fail 7 Oct 2024 72,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

sump corroded(not leaking)

sump corroded(not leaking)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,356 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 71,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 68,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN HEAVILY ON BOTH SHOULDERS LOW TO BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all 4 flexies slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to Rear Exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2022 61,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to all 4 flexies slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to Rear Exhaust poor condition

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,976 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 51,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 59,311 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 47,989 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge cracking/deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,909 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 22,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,385 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 VCP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO10 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

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