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EJ10 HFA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,678 mi
Last recorded57,678 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 HFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 50,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,440 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 32,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,466 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 27,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,969 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front wiper blades slightly smear and small splits at ends

rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2014 15,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 13,201 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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EJ10 HFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ10 HFA, 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

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What year was EJ10 HFA registered?

EJ10 HFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2010.

Is EJ10 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ10 HFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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