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WV10 PYL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 PYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,297 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 59,466 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 59,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Bonnet secondary catch siezed and not working

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,212 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 56,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,605 miles

Battery slow to start engine?

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Started working! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

To much engine oil showing on dipstick!

Fail 23 Jan 2023 52,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery slow to start engine?

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Started working! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

To much engine oil showing on dipstick!

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

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

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

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

To much engine oil showing on dipstick!

Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Position light started working.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

To much engine oil showing on dipstick!

Fail 28 Jan 2021 45,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Also cant spin wheel to test wheel bearing! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Also cant spin wheel to test wheel bearing! (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Position light started working.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

To much engine oil showing on dipstick!

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Position light started working.

Offside Rear Number plate bulb started working.

osf/osr tyres have wear on inner edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Also cant spin wheel to test wheel bearing! (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Position light started working.

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate bulb started working.

osf/osr tyres have wear on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,215 miles

Front Upper Both top mounts have play.

General corrosion under car.

Offside Rear Number plate bulb started working.

To much oil in engine!

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to inner tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Number plate bulb started working!

Offside Rear Tyre low on tyre pressure.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,193 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade worn out.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 35,193 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Wont return from depressed position. (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Wiper blade worn out.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,737 miles

Fog lamp switch worn!

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slighlty perrishing in main tread area.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,374 miles

nsf tyre has wear on outer edge?

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,608 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,450 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 20,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 WV10 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

WV10 PYL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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