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PJ10 WVH

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,321 mi
Last recorded42,321 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 WVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 42,321 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust pipe is detached from exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,537 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 35,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 32,717 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 29,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 29,752 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 29,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Switch Tight To Press (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 29,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 28,352 miles

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,239 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,573 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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PJ10 WVH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ10 WVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ10 WVH registered?

PJ10 WVH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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The MOT history for PJ10 WVH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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