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FV10 XFL

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,764 mi
Last recorded78,764 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 78,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,205 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 75,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,738 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 70,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 65,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front inner + o/s rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

non standard wheels fitted

o/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Fail 20 May 2021 65,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front inner + o/s rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake requires adjustment

non standard wheels fitted

o/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

rear wiper worn

slight brake bind front + rear

Pass 28 May 2020 59,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 27kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,816 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 39,816 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 63 kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 36kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 34,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,717 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 XFL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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