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MV10 VLO

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 VLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 94,467 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 94,467 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,861 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe loose and small hole in system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 81,861 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe loose and small hole in system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,368 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,305 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

sump weeping

Fail 21 Jun 2021 61,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

sump weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,606 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,584 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,821 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,689 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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MV10 VLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV10 VLO, 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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MV10 VLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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