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CV10 MLO

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 MLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 144,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 114,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,051 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 75,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,691 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 66,691 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,398 miles

both front upper top mounts

exhaust system corrosion

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,398 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front upper top mounts

exhaust system corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 60,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object tied to mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 45,012 miles

Exhaust front support bracket snapped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 45,012 miles

Exhaust front support bracket snapped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,250 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,976 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 MLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV10 MLO, 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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CV10 MLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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