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LL10 VJF

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,150 mi
Last recorded89,150 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL10 VJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,150 miles

both front lower ball joints dust covers perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,695 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 86,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,858 miles

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

some play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,093 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,833 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,833 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge plus starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 70,710 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,273 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 56,273 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,881 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,858 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)

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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LL10 VJF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LL10 VJF, 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 LL10 VJF registered?

LL10 VJF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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