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LM10 CEA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 CEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 46,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 44,773 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,358 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,153 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 30,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,572 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 14,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,640 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 CEA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LM10 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

LM10 CEA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is LM10 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 CEA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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