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LT10 VXS

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 VXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 96,234 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 96,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,048 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,048 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective lambda plus co is high (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,784 miles

front pads low , discs worn

oil leak , not excessive

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 155 / 65 / 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front pads low , discs worn

oil leak , not excessive

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 74,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 60,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,626 miles

front exhaust hanger rusted off

Fail 7 Mar 2015 39,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust hanger rusted off

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,421 miles

both front tyres worn on tread shoulders

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 2 Mar 2013 28,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

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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LT10 VXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT10 VXS, 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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LT10 VXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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