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SP10 LMX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,389 mi
Last recorded52,389 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 LMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,389 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ABS RING SPLIT (1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,215 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top bearings starting to seize

recommend rear brake adjustment park brake nearing end of limit

Fail 29 Mar 2023 38,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top bearings starting to seize

recommend rear brake adjustment park brake nearing end of limit

Pass 25 Apr 2022 29,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Damage to sill

Nearside Front Damage to wing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,041 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner insecure

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,285 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 27,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 25,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mounting has slight play but not considered excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2019 25,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mounting has slight play but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 19,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,785 miles

Brake light switch is intermittent

Exhaust hanger at sub frame broken but not likely to fail

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 11,178 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 8,471 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 8,471 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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SP10 LMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP10 LMX, 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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SP10 LMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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