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LM10 AVK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,957 mi
Last recorded101,957 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 AVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,957 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,084 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 74,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 72,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 72,359 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,121 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,887 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,049 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,019 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,813 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 14,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,224 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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LM10 AVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM10 AVK, 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 LM10 AVK registered?

LM10 AVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2010.

Is LM10 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 AVK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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