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LV10 DHE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,655 mi
Last recorded61,655 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 DHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,655 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,721 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 52,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,889 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 47,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,439 miles

Nearside road wheel distorted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,584 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2020 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 35,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,425 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 30,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,995 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 27,994 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,501 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,740 miles

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

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

tyre edges worn car may require tracking

Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

tyre edges worn car may require tracking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,896 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 DHE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LV10 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

LV10 DHE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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