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DY10 VNS

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,193 mi
Last recorded52,193 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 VNS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 52,193 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 52,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak by flexible section due to corrosion (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 40,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 33,310 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 26,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 25,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 25,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,583 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 24,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,852 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 22,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 20,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,271 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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DY10 VNS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY10 VNS, 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 DY10 VNS registered?

DY10 VNS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 April 2010.

Is DY10 VNS safe to buy?

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