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WR10 VLU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,601 mi
Last recorded47,601 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 VLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 47,601 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,232 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 46,225 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 45,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,421 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 43,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,374 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak sump area

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,885 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,570 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 VLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 WR10 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

WR10 VLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is WR10 VLU safe to buy?

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