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EO10 VYT

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 VYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 140,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 134,483 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,343 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 125,170 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 113,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 107,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 90,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,198 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,827 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 20,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,135 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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EO10 VYT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO10 VYT, 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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EO10 VYT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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