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YE10 LZM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,992 mi
Last recorded87,992 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 LZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 87,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,700 miles

sump corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 75,552 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 65,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 60,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 54,395 miles

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)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2014 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 30,723 miles

Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner cv boot weeping

Fail 8 May 2013 30,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front inner cv boot weeping

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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YE10 LZM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE10 LZM, 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 YE10 LZM registered?

YE10 LZM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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