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AU10 VVL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,989 mi
Last recorded75,989 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 75,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 71,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,089 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 65,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 59,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 53,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,699 miles

Front ABS rings corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 28,697 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded & insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front ABS rings corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,114 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,400 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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AU10 VVL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 AU10 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

AU10 VVL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is AU10 VVL safe to buy?

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