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LM10 PVW

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 74,902 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,979 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,654 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,803 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 61,803 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,056 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 58,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,954 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls/shoulders. rear tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls/shoulders.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp aim was too left, and n/s/f was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

rear tyres have very slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls, and outer shoulders.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp aim was too left, and n/s/f was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

rear tyres have very slight cracking on inner and outer sidewalls, and outer shoulders.

Fail 14 May 2013 27,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 27,635 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 PVW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

LM10 PVW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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