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FE10 LLV

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,910 mi
Last recorded144,910 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 LLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 144,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 136,862 miles

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

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Fail 15 Feb 2020 136,858 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 18 Feb 2019 125,339 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,105 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,571 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear tread depth low on tyre

Offside Rear tread depth low on tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front tread depth low on tyre wearing heavily inner and outer edge of tyre

Nearside Rear tread depth low on tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge tread depth low

Offside Rear tread depth low on tyre

exhaust corroding front flexi webbhing damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,797 miles

exhaust system corroded front flexi weak

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust covers slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,797 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroded front flexi weak

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust covers slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,658 miles

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

front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edge

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres wearing very slightly on inner edge

n/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,354 miles

rear brake service recommended

Fail 16 Feb 2013 37,354 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake service recommended

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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FE10 LLV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FE10 LLV, 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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FE10 LLV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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