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AU10 VVZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 73,702 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe and components are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,170 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 54,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,347 miles

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 17 Apr 2019 52,798 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,777 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,777 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet and front end damage

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated and front mount broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet and front end damage

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated and front mount broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,769 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust corrode

front reg plate cracked

vehicle has front end accident damage

Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust corrode

front reg plate cracked

vehicle has front end accident damage

Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust corrode

front reg plate cracked

vehicle has front end accident damage

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount broken

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount broken

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 12,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 12,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VVZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU10 VVZ, 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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AU10 VVZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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