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LM10 BFP

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 BFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel close to the limit

Fail 27 Apr 2026 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL SUMP CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISORY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel close to the limit

Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,905 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link boots slightly deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Feb 2022 89,234 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link boots slightly deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,856 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 73,826 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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,632 miles

front exhaust bracket

Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,165 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,669 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,669 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 BFP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 LM10 BFP, 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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LM10 BFP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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