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EA10 VBN

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 VBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,194 miles

slight wear to front top shock mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,074 miles

both front tyres low on tread 2mm

n/s/r tyre's cracking/ perishing tread

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 69,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure, (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,041 miles

o/s/r tyre's inner edge low, near limit

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,672 miles

o/s/r tyre's inner edge low

Pass 4 May 2018 54,957 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 15" wiper blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 21" wiper blade (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,940 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 49,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,998 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre cracking

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 VBN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

EA10 VBN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2010.

Is EA10 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA10 VBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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