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CV10 MLK

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,572 mi
Last recorded15,572 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 MLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 15,572 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle.

Corrosion on rear brake drums back plates

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2023 14,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 12,702 miles

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

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts/perishing in between some of the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts/perishing in between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear wheel inner faces surface corrosion. Some suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 10,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,506 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 8,957 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,996 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 MLK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLK, 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 CV10 MLK registered?

CV10 MLK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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