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LM10 PTU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,541 mi
Last recorded93,541 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,541 miles

Nearside Front wing damage

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 74,641 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 3 May 2023 74,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 6 May 2022 64,513 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 64,513 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))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 54,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 50,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,402 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,697 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 26,697 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 17,211 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 12,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,761 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 PTU 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 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM10 PTU?

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What year was LM10 PTU registered?

LM10 PTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2010.

Is LM10 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 PTU 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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