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AU10 VWE

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,087 mi
Last recorded26,087 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 26,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 22,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 20,782 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 19,516 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 18,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 15,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,306 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,471 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 VWE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AU10 VWE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is AU10 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 VWE 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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