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LM10 LMX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 LMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,257 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,255 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 84,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing along the tread badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edges

nearside front inner c.v gaiter slightly leaking

offside front outer sill has damage to it

Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing along the tread badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner cv gaiter slightly leaking

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on the outer edges

offside front outer sill has damage to it

Pass 22 Dec 2018 64,910 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,480 miles

both nearside tyres have cuts to sidewalls

nearside front wheel trim badly damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,528 miles

both front tyres and offside rear wearing low

front exhaust slightly insucure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,432 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 25,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,209 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 LMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LMX, 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 LMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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