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WJ10 VRU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,564 mi
Last recorded3,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 VRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 3,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 2,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 2,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 2,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 2,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 2,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 2,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 2,270 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 2,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 2,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 1,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 1,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 1,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 1,191 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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WJ10 VRU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJ10 VRU, 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 WJ10 VRU?

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What year was WJ10 VRU registered?

WJ10 VRU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is WJ10 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ10 VRU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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