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FE10 LMM

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 LMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 66,676 miles

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

Rear axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mount areas

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 51,172 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge, Wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,647 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,485 miles

Front tyres worn edges and perished sidewalls

Pass 29 Jan 2020 26,840 miles

Both front inner brake pads less than 50 percent

Engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 26,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner brake pads less than 50 percent

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 17,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 17,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,430 miles

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

advise to get washer bottle cleaned/flushed

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & bald on inner edge

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 9,842 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges. Recommend attention

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres low and wearing on edge(s)

both front wipers smearing

engine sump slightly damage (dent) & starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2014 8,177 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

both front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 5,887 miles

various front end wiring damaged, possibly caused by a rodent

Fail 14 Mar 2013 5,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

various front end wiring damaged, possibly caused by a rodent

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 LMM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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