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FV10 XSW

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,091 mi
Last recorded169,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XSW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 169,091 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 169,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 165,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 165,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 161,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 155,961 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 148,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 138,264 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 128,022 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump pan corroded and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XSW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSW, 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 FV10 XSW registered?

FV10 XSW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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