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LM10 PVK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,407 mi
Last recorded96,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 96,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 82,350 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 82,350 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation both sides (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,980 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,384 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 59,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,297 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,492 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 47,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 15,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 PVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

LM10 PVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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