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MV10 XAB

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 XAB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 56,178 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,627 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,406 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 18,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,749 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 6,941 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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MV10 XAB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MV10 XAB, 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 MV10 XAB registered?

MV10 XAB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is MV10 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV10 XAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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