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DG10 LME

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 LME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,384 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,221 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,727 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 58,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,976 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall and has slight cuts.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 51,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,607 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,402 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

middle bracket on exhaust snapped but still supported

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,291 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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DG10 LME is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG10 LME, 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 DG10 LME registered?

DG10 LME is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is DG10 LME safe to buy?

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