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MV10 VLJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 50,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,947 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 47,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,318 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 29,177 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,117 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Feb 2015 18,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MV10 VLJ, 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 MV10 VLJ registered?

MV10 VLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is MV10 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV10 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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