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RO10 VFU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,411 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 79,411 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,955 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and likely to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,648 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,958 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VFU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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