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L40 LJJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,889 mi
Last recorded51,889 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,889 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all inc subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 39,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 39,898 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,807 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,832 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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L40 LJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L40 LJJ, 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 L40 LJJ registered?

L40 LJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is L40 LJJ safe to buy?

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