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WL10 KVF

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 KVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn badly on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 79,238 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tail tail warning (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn badly on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,599 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 70,596 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 20 Feb 2024 60,388 miles

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

Front Both nearside and offside brake back plates corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Both nearside and offside brake back plates corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

underside slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 57,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

underside slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil sump coroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake low performance.

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,427 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,913 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,913 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to minimum legal requirement

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,802 miles

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

engine sump corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge (advise trscking check)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,739 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine sump corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge (advise trscking check)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,092 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges (advise tracking check)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,933 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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WL10 KVF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL10 KVF, 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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WL10 KVF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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