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VU10 JFY

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 JFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 56,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,215 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 36,991 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,217 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 32,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,635 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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VU10 JFY 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 82.4%.

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 VU10 JFY, 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 VU10 JFY registered?

VU10 JFY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is VU10 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 JFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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