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RJ10 VZW

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 VZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 84,930 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,806 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,790 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge perished

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,168 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Taped. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED ALL ROUND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,020 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust pipe mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light unit cracked(repaired). (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,763 miles

different sized tyres fitted front/rear

Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different sized tyres fitted front/rear

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,774 miles

Front exhaust section supporting bars broken, supported by other means

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 48,653 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust section supporting bars broken, supported by other means

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front exhaust hanger broken on weld

oil sump corroded/leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2015 40,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front exhaust hanger broken on weld

oil sump corroded/leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust cat bracket broken but system still well supported

Fail 26 Jul 2014 33,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad edge wear both front tyres,advise alignment check

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust cat bracket broken but system still well supported

Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VZW 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 RJ10 VZW, 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 RJ10 VZW registered?

RJ10 VZW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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