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FG10 VRE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 VRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 105,787 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 103,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on Inside edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 100,846 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on Inside edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 94,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small crack forming on original weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished at upper limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% offside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at upper limit perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

secondary bonnet retaining device stuck

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,516 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1557013 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,299 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust hanger broken

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust bracket at front corroded

bonnet hinges stiff

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust bracket at front corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet hinges stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 48,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,500 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 VRE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG10 VRE, 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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FG10 VRE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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