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DU10 VLZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 VLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,387 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 31,065 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 31,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (1.62mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,677 miles

Rear tyres perished

Wipers worn

Fail 23 Feb 2017 11,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perished

Wipers worn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,143 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,973 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 6,375 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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DU10 VLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU10 VLZ, 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 DU10 VLZ registered?

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

Is DU10 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU10 VLZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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