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SY10 VLR

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,352 mi
Last recorded47,352 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 47,352 miles

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 9 Oct 2025 47,338 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger separated from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi section worn and weak

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 34,733 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs ring cracked (1.6 (c))

exhaust front flexy joint worn/ slight blow

slight weep from o/s/f inner cv boot clip

Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 18,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 14,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 5,744 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 5,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 3,799 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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SY10 VLR 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 76.5%.

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 SY10 VLR, 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 SY10 VLR registered?

SY10 VLR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2010.

Is SY10 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 VLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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