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VU10 TKO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,869 mi
Last recorded23,869 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 23,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 23,868 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely n/s o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 22,333 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing n/s o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 20,738 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 19,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 16,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 14,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 13,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 13,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 12,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 11,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 10,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,021 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 TKO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU10 TKO, 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 VU10 TKO registered?

VU10 TKO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is VU10 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 TKO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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