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EK10 LSL

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,841 mi
Last recorded29,841 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 LSL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 29,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 29,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 24,752 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 May 2018 24,256 miles

rear tyres dated 09

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 24,171 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner wall but no cords showing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner wall but no cords showing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,304 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

REAR BRAKES HAVE A IN BALANCE OF 24 %

Fail 7 Mar 2015 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,173 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 15,173 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 3 May 2013 9,952 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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EK10 LSL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK10 LSL, 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 EK10 LSL registered?

EK10 LSL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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