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LM10 PVN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,480 mi
Last recorded75,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 68,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to under body & various components

Fail 7 Jan 2023 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to under body & various components

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,385 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 38,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2019 38,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,918 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)

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 PVN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

LM10 PVN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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The MOT history for LM10 PVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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