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LR10 TZO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,908 mi
Last recorded72,908 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 TZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,908 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 72,908 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 69,222 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,368 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,368 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,639 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting detached - weld corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,636 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine oil level at minimum

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting detached - weld corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,457 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 55,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached but still supporting the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 55,926 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached but still supporting the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Came on when touched (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,442 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting

Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,442 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,347 miles

Both rear tyres dated 13' - side walls cracking

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,133 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 20,300 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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LR10 TZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR10 TZO, 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 LR10 TZO registered?

LR10 TZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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