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PJ10 WVR

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,631 mi
Last recorded36,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 WVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 35,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 35,849 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,977 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 30,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 24,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,879 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 15,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Red overspray on nsf headlamp lens,NOT affecting beam pattern or light emitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 5,134 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 WVR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 WVR, 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 PJ10 WVR registered?

PJ10 WVR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is PJ10 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 WVR 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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