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LC10 YFZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 YFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 80,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & uninflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Pass 26 May 2016 54,629 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 45,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 45,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,139 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 36,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 27,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LC10 YFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC10 YFZ, 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 LC10 YFZ registered?

LC10 YFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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