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DU10 VLM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 VLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,268 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,679 miles

Exhaust hanger repair to front ( poor )

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,679 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger repair to front ( poor )

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,176 miles

Front Exhaust hanger fractured, but still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,867 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized..

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet secondary catch seized..

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,078 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 45,078 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DU10 VLM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU10 VLM, 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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DU10 VLM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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