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DY10 VNT

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,386 mi
Last recorded65,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 VNT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,268 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,165 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,094 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,348 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,348 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,299 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,173 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,145 miles

front hub components corroded both side

rear hub component corroded both side

Fail 29 Dec 2018 61,144 miles

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

front hub components corroded both side

rear hub component corroded both side

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,101 miles

both front hub components surface corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,548 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyer worn on both edges aslo on 2ml

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,122 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 VNT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY10 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

DY10 VNT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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