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RO10 VFY

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,532 mi
Last recorded131,532 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2025 131,532 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 124,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,613 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 105,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 99,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on both edges, perished and cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,312 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on both edges, perished and cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 26,602 miles

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

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

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

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 VFY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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