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VN10 KUP

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 KUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,956 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 73,084 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 73,062 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,941 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,552 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,489 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,800 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 67,800 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 66,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,637 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 1 May 2014 30,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 9 May 2013 9,414 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 9,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,088 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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VN10 KUP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN10 KUP, 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

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What year was VN10 KUP registered?

VN10 KUP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is VN10 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN10 KUP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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