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2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 XML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Drivers/Passengers (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,263 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,264 miles

Nearside Low reading on parking brake

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 47,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency only 19% - low reading N/S

Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,283 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 43,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,671 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 21,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 15,397 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2013 15,397 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LV60 XML is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV60 XML, 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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LV60 XML is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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