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AV10 VRJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,668 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,580 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 70,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 67,832 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 67,829 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 65,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 65,391 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 62,461 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 59,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 53,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,938 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 37,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,341 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 6 May 2015 24,341 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2014 17,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,222 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 VRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV10 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

AV10 VRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is AV10 VRJ safe to buy?

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