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LS10 LXU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,798 mi
Last recorded78,798 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 LXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 78,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 76,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 76,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirements

Pass 17 May 2021 72,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 May 2021 72,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2020 68,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 64,860 miles

corrosion to rear axle and exhaust system

imbalance to park brake

Pass 26 May 2018 60,636 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 55,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bind on o/s/f wheel unable to check for bearing noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 55,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bind on o/s/f wheel unable to check for bearing noise

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 52,391 miles

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

Fail 27 May 2016 52,391 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

Pass 21 May 2015 46,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak from oil sump (corroded)

Fail 21 May 2015 46,698 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade split on edges

slight oil leak from oil sump (corroded)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,169 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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LS10 LXU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS10 LXU, 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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LS10 LXU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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