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LM10 OBO

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,386 mi
Last recorded28,386 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 OBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,386 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Fail 17 Sep 2025 28,386 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear WIPER SPLIT

Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 26,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,481 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 23,481 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 21,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 19,357 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 17,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 13,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger Air Bag switched off at time of test

Fail 2 May 2017 13,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger Air Bag switched off at time of test

Pass 7 May 2016 11,562 miles

Front tyres slightly deteriorated

Passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 5 May 2015 9,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 7,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,590 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 OBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

LM10 OBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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