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FV10 PLO

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 PLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation/close to acceptable limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent fault? (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 49,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires investigation/close to acceptable limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent fault? (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,961 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,044 miles

All tyres heavily cracked / perished in tread

Wipers smear windscreen slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,044 miles

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

All tyres heavily cracked / perished in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smear windscreen slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,640 miles

Front both tyres slightly cracking in tread pattern

Front unable to view front pads

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking in tread pattern ()

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking in tread 165/60R 14 79 H XL

Fail 7 Mar 2022 41,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres slightly cracking in tread pattern

Front unable to view front pads

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking in tread pattern ()

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking in tread 165/60R 14 79 H XL

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,853 miles

Brake pads not seen

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,056 miles

Brake pads not seen

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,513 miles

Brake pads not seen

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,588 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 22,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,412 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2014 11,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,426 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends but clear screen ok

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,223 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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FV10 PLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV10 PLO, 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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FV10 PLO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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