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MV10 VLY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,604 mi
Last recorded61,604 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 VLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 61,603 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

wipers not tested

Pass 21 Jan 2025 57,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 57,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 52,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,237 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 43,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 34,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,978 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,086 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,238 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner

Fail 24 Jan 2013 18,238 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner

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 VLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

MV10 VLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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