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AV10 JHK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 JHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,175 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,646 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 62,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 59,277 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil level overfilled

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,898 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2017 46,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,781 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,057 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,605 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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AV10 JHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV10 JHK, 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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AV10 JHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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