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WG10 XVB

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 XVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 159,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 159,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,640 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2023 153,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits to/high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 139,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 139,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected screen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 125,266 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket detached but exhaust system still fully supported.

Fail 15 Jun 2019 125,266 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket detached but exhaust system still fully supported.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,133 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,233 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 96,233 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front side light reduced output

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre minor cracking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 83,425 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Fail 30 May 2015 83,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

travel on parking brake

wipers not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,240 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

travel on parking brake

Fail 14 Jun 2014 71,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing thin

travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,235 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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WG10 XVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG10 XVB, 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 WG10 XVB registered?

WG10 XVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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