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RO10 LHB

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 LHB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads and discs have been subject to excessive heat

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gear box noise at idle

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 73,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,097 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,942 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 61,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,793 miles

AUXILIARY BELT NOISY ON START UP

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARESPLITTING

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,141 miles

Advise rear brake inspection, long travel on parking brake lever.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 43,141 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise rear brake inspection, long travel on parking brake lever.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 28,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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RO10 LHB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RO10 LHB, 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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RO10 LHB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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