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LG10 EPL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,410 mi
Last recorded37,410 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 EPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,494 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 35,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,310 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 35,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 34,196 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear rear brake noisy when applied

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,024 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play

Rear Seat belts not tested, seats folded down

Fail 25 Feb 2022 33,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belts not tested, seats folded down

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,152 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,672 miles

Rear brakes squeaking on brake test

Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes squeaking on brake test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,560 miles

both front tyre treads getting low.

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear tyres perishing

squeaking from rear brakes on test, recommend attention

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,177 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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LG10 EPL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG10 EPL, 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 LG10 EPL registered?

LG10 EPL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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