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WK10 WVJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK10 WVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 78,479 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,809 miles

Central exhaust system poor condition

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,770 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,920 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 54,326 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 54,324 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,127 miles

Nearside outer sill

Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,696 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,488 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 18,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WK10 WVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc 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 WK10 WVJ, 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 WK10 WVJ registered?

WK10 WVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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