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MV10 XFD

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,973 mi
Last recorded73,973 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 XFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 73,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 73,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 68,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 60,908 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,713 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 52,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and split around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,336 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,369 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,318 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2015 43,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,204 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 XFD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MV10 XFD, 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 MV10 XFD registered?

MV10 XFD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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