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ML10 VTC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,306 mi
Last recorded40,306 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 40,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,388 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting play detected

Fail 12 Feb 2024 38,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top mounting play detected

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 36,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,854 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulder, nearside significantly . 155/70/13

nearside and offside front brake slight bind on rotation

nearside front top mount slight play

slight damage to drivers mirror unit

washer fluid flow to screen poor but meets the needs of cleaning the screen.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,962 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 30,962 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,700 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 27,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,600 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, perishing and clearly underinflated

nearside front upper suspension mount slight play

offside rear wheel rim buckled

offside rear wheel rim buckled

Fail 22 Feb 2019 24,600 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn on edges, perishing and clearly underinflated

nearside front upper suspension mount slight play

offside rear wheel rim buckled

offside rear wheel rim buckled

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,717 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2018 21,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 18,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,191 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 12,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 8,997 miles

off side wiper starting to tear

Pass 6 Apr 2013 5,890 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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ML10 VTC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML10 VTC, 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 ML10 VTC registered?

ML10 VTC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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