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WR10 KVK

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 KVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,047 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,047 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,727 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box making contact with offside rear spring

Fail 29 Nov 2024 71,727 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box making contact with offside rear spring

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,143 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,516 miles

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

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

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

rear headrests missing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,199 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded but not affecting exhaust location (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 37,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,627 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,844 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,844 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,982 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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WR10 KVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR10 KVK, 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 WR10 KVK registered?

WR10 KVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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