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FG10 VAU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,987 mi
Last recorded43,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 VAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 43,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen requires adjusting (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 41,812 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 41,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 39,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 34,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,090 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 32,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 29,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 21,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,056 miles

advise offside front tyre on 2.7mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,887 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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FG10 VAU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 FG10 VAU, 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 FG10 VAU registered?

FG10 VAU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is FG10 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG10 VAU 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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