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CE10 VPA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 VPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,383 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,307 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,011 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,702 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,878 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack weep (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots slight cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end rubber ball joint boots slight cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2023 74,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack weep (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint boots slight cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f track rod end rubber ball joint boots slight cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,109 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear tyre wear to inner edge

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f ball joint rubber boots

Fail 4 Mar 2022 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear tyre wear to inner edge

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f ball joint rubber boots

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures one non repairable ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures one non repairable ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,782 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 59,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,651 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 36,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,093 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 27,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CE10 VPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE10 VPA, 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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CE10 VPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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