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SY10 LVF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 LVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 68,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 54,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,770 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 51,757 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,694 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 49,693 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,029 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 43,029 miles

brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 31,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,884 miles

Windscreen chipped

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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SY10 LVF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY10 LVF, 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

How do I check the history of SY10 LVF?

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What year was SY10 LVF registered?

SY10 LVF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is SY10 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 LVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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