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AU10 VPY

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 59,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

front exhaust mount deteriorated but system still secure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,254 miles

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

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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AU10 VPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc 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 AU10 VPY, 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 AU10 VPY registered?

AU10 VPY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is AU10 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 VPY 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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