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LV10 NPA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 NPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 70,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,733 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 58,730 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 54,878 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,674 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,767 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 40,762 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,406 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 36,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,700 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,592 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 29,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,075 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,773 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)

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 NPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

LV10 NPA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is LV10 NPA safe to buy?

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