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DA10 VPJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 64,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 64,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,125 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective not checked boot full

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,324 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 43,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,327 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 24,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,729 miles

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)

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

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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DA10 VPJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA10 VPJ, 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 DA10 VPJ registered?

DA10 VPJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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