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AV10 VLS

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,894 mi
Last recorded88,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,454 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,704 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,718 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 68,408 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in screen

Pass 17 Aug 2020 65,681 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,213 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 19 May 2018 57,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section, close to breaking off (7.1.2)

Front exhaust support bracket broken/corroded at welds, still adequately supported.

NSR & OSR tyres badly perished and has cuts but not to cords

Offside wiper starting to smear

Oil leak corroded sump

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,920 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 41,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 32,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,372 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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AV10 VLS 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 AV10 VLS, 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 AV10 VLS registered?

AV10 VLS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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