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LV10 CAO

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 CAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,640 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,849 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 10 Feb 2023 84,849 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,820 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,397 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 65,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,685 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 63,685 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,656 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 57,554 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,252 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust mounting deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,497 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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LV10 CAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LV10 CAO, 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 LV10 CAO registered?

LV10 CAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is LV10 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 CAO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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