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RJ10 VJM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 VJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 65,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 64,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 62,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 60,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 43,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 39,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2016 32,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside raer tyre wall starting to crack.

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside raer tyre wall starting to crack.

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,445 miles

The off side wiper blade is starting to split!

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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RJ10 VJM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ10 VJM, 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 RJ10 VJM registered?

RJ10 VJM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 August 2010.

Is RJ10 VJM safe to buy?

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