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LV10 CAX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 79,702 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in sealant and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2026 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in sealant and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,386 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 5,796 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 CAX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 LV10 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

LV10 CAX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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