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WV10 ELX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,164 mi
Last recorded53,164 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 ELX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewalls, tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewalls, tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance or service brake and n/s/r handbrake performance down (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 50,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 42,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge of raised tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 38,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 32,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,550 miles

2 x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,702 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted rear seat belts not tested

Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low effiency from nearside rear parking brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper split on ends

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low effiency from nearside rear parking brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper split on ends

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2014 17,315 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,523 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 14,523 miles

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

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

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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WV10 ELX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV10 ELX, 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 WV10 ELX registered?

WV10 ELX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WV10 ELX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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