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FT10 VZU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 VZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle swivel pin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle swivel pin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 107,862 miles

Front Body has an unsafe modification 2 removable towing brackets unsafe for pedestrians require removing when not being towed (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle swivel pin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above axle swivel pin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 103,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 103,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation (26% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 98,560 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 98,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside evidence of overheating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to view friction material, but I suspect the offside outer pad is the most worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Corrosion and greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Redundant towing brake accessory cable is rubbing on offside driveshaft.

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides front. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 88,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 88,957 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 83,749 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 83,749 miles

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

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

Offside front driveshaft is fouling a redundant brake actuation cable. This is likely to become detached with prolonged contact.

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

Fail 17 May 2021 83,746 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 83,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,929 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 77,904 miles

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

nearside washer jet poor flow of fluid

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,593 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 58,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 May 2017 58,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,704 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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FT10 VZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FT10 VZU, 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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FT10 VZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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