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ST10 LCA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 LCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 84,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,355 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 82,353 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,382 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,379 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Various oil leak around engine but not excessive.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 75,941 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Various oil leak around engine but not excessive.

Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side dust cover twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,110 miles

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 15 Aug 2020 69,992 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket after flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Handbrake travel, requires adjustment

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,446 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 55,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

passengers airbag switched off.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,389 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level too low (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

passengers airbag switched off.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 35,186 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,357 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFRENT SIZE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFRENT SIZE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 16,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ST10 LCA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ST10 LCA, 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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ST10 LCA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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