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LM10 PVV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 65,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2024 65,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 63,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 62,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 56,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 23 May 2017 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 25 May 2016 47,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,688 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,514 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 35,651 miles

Small cracks on offside front tyre

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 PVV 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 68.4%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV?

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What year was LM10 PVV registered?

LM10 PVV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is LM10 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 PVV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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