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YS10 LHM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,108 mi
Last recorded92,108 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 LHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 92,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective secured with a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake slight travel

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 5 Nov 2024 89,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective secured with a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake slight travel

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,074 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,455 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective but secured with a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake slight travel

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 3 Aug 2022 78,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective but secured with a clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake slight travel

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but has been modified securely (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front anti roll bar links ball joint dust covers deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear coil spring (lower coil) rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 69,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,402 miles

1 LITRE OF OIL ADDED

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET HAS COME AWAY FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 57,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 LITRE OF OIL ADDED

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET HAS COME AWAY FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,954 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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YS10 LHM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS10 LHM, 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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YS10 LHM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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