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VU10 TLJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,398 mi
Last recorded31,398 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 31,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 30,489 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2024 29,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,095 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 22,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,827 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 TLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLJ, 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

How do I check the history of VU10 TLJ?

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What year was VU10 TLJ registered?

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

Is VU10 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 TLJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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