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LV10 HLJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 HLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,667 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 35,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 35,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 31,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,691 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 29,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,722 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,059 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 HLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 HLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV10 HLJ registered?

LV10 HLJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is LV10 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 HLJ 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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