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VU10 TLK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,670 mi
Last recorded107,670 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 107,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 100,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,816 miles

All around body damage

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 94,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All around body damage

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

allround body damage

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Also lens broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,813 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 76,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,949 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,827 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,827 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,737 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 46,664 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front exhaust support broken

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres displaying age related cracking/o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 24,344 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres displaying age related cracking/o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,543 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 TLK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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