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EA10 VLH

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 VLH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 94,686 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2022 93,072 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,978 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VLH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

EA10 VLH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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