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RV10 FCX

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,448 mi
Last recorded81,448 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 FCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,448 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 81,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 78,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,220 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 71,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,466 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 67,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 60,938 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 57,952 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre puncture

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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RV10 FCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV10 FCX, 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 RV10 FCX registered?

RV10 FCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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