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EA10 VBL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,267 mi
Last recorded47,267 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 VBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,267 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 44,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,906 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner & outer shoulders sidewalls.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 19,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake light switch - poss faulty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,564 miles

brake light switch - poss faulty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,569 miles

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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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EA10 VBL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EA10 VBL, 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 EA10 VBL registered?

EA10 VBL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is EA10 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA10 VBL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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