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RE10 FVC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 FVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 88,334 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 76,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 76,419 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 on 1.7mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,676 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,607 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 58,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,537 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,537 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 46,273 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 46,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 41,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,244 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 28,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,469 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,171 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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RE10 FVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE10 FVC, 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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RE10 FVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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