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AO10 HTE

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,340 mi
Last recorded29,340 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 HTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 29,340 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both will need replacing soon. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 29,041 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 28,755 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,466 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,134 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre in side treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 24,031 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,260 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished in treads

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,921 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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AO10 HTE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AO10 HTE, 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 AO10 HTE registered?

AO10 HTE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is AO10 HTE safe to buy?

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