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S55 VRL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,293 mi
Last recorded70,293 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,293 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 60,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,454 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 56,454 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,204 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 17,811 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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S55 VRL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S55 VRL, 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 S55 VRL registered?

S55 VRL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2010.

Is S55 VRL safe to buy?

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