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VR08 ASH

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

17,665 mi
Last recorded17,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR08 ASH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 17,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner worn and outer tyre lose to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 109,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner worn and outer tyre lose to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 12,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 98,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 92,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 12,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 84,147 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,179 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,179 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure support bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 11,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 11,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 10,845 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 10,845 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty unable to turn off rear fog (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 8,538 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 7,442 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

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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VR08 ASH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 VR08 ASH, 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 VR08 ASH registered?

VR08 ASH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is VR08 ASH safe to buy?

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