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LM10 PVU

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,712 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside washer jet weak

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,122 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both wiper blades split

n/s washer jet weak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 77,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both wiper blades split

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,357 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,343 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 61,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,469 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 60,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,279 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Welded bracket has come adrift but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,023 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 44,458 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE WEARING

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front disc rusting on inside outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

engine covered and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Apr 2015 27,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,715 miles

o/s/f hub cap loose

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 PVU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

LM10 PVU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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