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KV10 FTE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 FTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,272 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,943 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,852 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,741 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 55,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,647 miles

Front Oil leak Sump corroded Badly ()

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot clip loose

Nearside Front Small chip on windscreen

Offside Front Slight grease exposed around track rod end rubber area

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot clip loose

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly not affected brakes readings

Rear Both tyres have slight cracked treads

Rear Wiper blade split & smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,633 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe bracket adrift from pipe

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

Rear Baby seat fitted Unable to check seat belt

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper split

slight imbalance front brakes

wipers smear

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,799 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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KV10 FTE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 KV10 FTE, 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 KV10 FTE registered?

KV10 FTE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2010.

Is KV10 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV10 FTE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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