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RV10 FDK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 FDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,395 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

air-con pump leaking

noise form engine bay - possible air-con pump

Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,884 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

front brake discs corroded and lipped

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2019 72,884 miles

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

front brake discs corroded and lipped

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,364 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,225 miles

Both rear shock absorbers appear weak on shaker plates.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,325 miles

cuts to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

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 FDK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV10 FDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV10 FDK?

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What year was RV10 FDK registered?

RV10 FDK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is RV10 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 FDK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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