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RO10 VFT

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 VFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 123,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,895 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock Top mounting bush or bearing has wear or slight free play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,883 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 110,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 107,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also rubber perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,227 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,152 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,438 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,438 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,042 miles

Oil sump corroded not leaking at the moment

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,591 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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RO10 VFT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO10 VFT, 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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RO10 VFT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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