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YR10 VJM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 VJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 131,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 123,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,304 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 5,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 5,349 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YR10 VJM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR10 VJM, 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 YR10 VJM registered?

YR10 VJM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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