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RK10 VNX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,189 mi
Last recorded50,189 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 VNX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 48,270 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 48,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 46,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 46,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,318 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,488 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 39,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 36,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 29,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 25,661 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,004 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 6,432 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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RK10 VNX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 RK10 VNX, 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 RK10 VNX registered?

RK10 VNX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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