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EA10 VLJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,372 mi
Last recorded43,372 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,409 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 25,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,549 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,398 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,974 miles

Offside Front tyre, worn on inside edge and replacement advised.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, worn on inside edge and replacement advised.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,764 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 13,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,555 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,070 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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EA10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 EA10 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

EA10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is EA10 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA10 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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