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VK10 CWF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 CWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV GAITOR HAS GREASE ON ENDS, NO SPLIT OR TEAR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV GAITOR HAS GREASE ON ENDS, NO SPLIT OR TEAR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 82,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump is corroded allowing oil to leak out advise changing ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,223 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres - Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 65,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Apr 2020 64,051 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,910 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,189 miles

both front tyre`s edge`s worn (nearside outer and offside inner )

both front tyre`s slightly cracking in tread

both rear tyre`s cracking in tread

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,172 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

tyre outer edge slighjtly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,172 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

tyre outer edge slighjtly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,437 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 21 Mar 2015 38,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,436 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres inner edges worn

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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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VK10 CWF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK10 CWF, 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 VK10 CWF registered?

VK10 CWF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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