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LS10 VBV

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 VBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2.5mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking beginning to separate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,330 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,541 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,739 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 VBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBV, 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 LS10 VBV registered?

LS10 VBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is LS10 VBV safe to buy?

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