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CV10 MLZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 MLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components have been under sealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

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

Front Subframe corroded and subframe attachment corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Axle/hubs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure and no grease. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

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

Front Subframe corroded and subframe attachment corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Axle/hubs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear due to corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,094 miles

advice slight play in track end osf

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,460 miles

advise rear brake adjustment

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 40,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,407 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 MLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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