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L22 KMM

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,907 mi
Last recorded49,907 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 KMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 49,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes on vehicle (front and rear and front to rear pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking slightly.

Fail 27 May 2025 49,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking at nearside front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes on vehicle (front and rear and front to rear pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking slightly.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,937 miles

Offside Rear Inner metal brake pipe slightly pitted

Fail 5 Jun 2024 48,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner metal brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 23 May 2023 45,654 miles

Rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted with corrosion but covered in grease

Fail 23 May 2023 45,654 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted with corrosion but covered in grease

Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 43,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubber in poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,645 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer brake pipe slightly pitted

Fail 24 May 2021 43,643 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump corroded and leaking oil on to ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 30 May 2019 38,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 33,711 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,865 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 28,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise cracks on rear tyrea

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,894 miles

Advise cracks on rear tyres

Fail 14 Jun 2016 22,894 miles

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

Advise cracks on rear tyres

Advise front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise cracks on rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,692 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 14,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,338 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 10,338 miles

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

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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L22 KMM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L22 KMM, 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 L22 KMM registered?

L22 KMM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2010.

Is L22 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 KMM shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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