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CV10 COU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 COU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,273 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,410 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,322 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,145 miles

Front and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,706 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 9,753 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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CV10 COU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc 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 CV10 COU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV10 COU registered?

CV10 COU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is CV10 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV10 COU 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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