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FV10 XTA

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,822 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 70,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 66,918 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 66,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,902 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slight cracking

engine has an oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 17,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,666 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 8,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 8,009 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 6,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 5,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 5,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XTA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV10 XTA registered?

FV10 XTA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2010.

Is FV10 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 XTA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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