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DN10 JVK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 JVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 73,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 53,459 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play.

Offside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play.

Fail 27 Apr 2023 53,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Handbrake high.

Nearside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play.

Offside Front Top suspension mounting has slight play.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,385 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle slightly corroded around bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2020 42,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,732 miles

Oil leak sump is corroded/porous

front exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,763 miles

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,002 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket corroded off, system still supported

Fail 23 Apr 2015 22,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,147 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,147 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,752 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN10 JVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 DN10 JVK, 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 DN10 JVK registered?

DN10 JVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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