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FN10 HZL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,125 mi
Last recorded52,125 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN10 HZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,125 miles

Offside indicator repeater discoloured

oil leak lower engine

Fail 25 Jun 2026 52,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside indicator repeater discoloured

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak lower engine

Pass 9 Jun 2025 49,242 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 49,242 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 94% wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2024 46,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 94% wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake grabbing severely * (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation Rear O/S * (1.2.1 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear (5.3.2 (d))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,538 miles

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

i)progressive engine oil leak ii)exhaust middle bracket broken

Fail 16 Jun 2023 43,538 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

i)progressive engine oil leak ii)exhaust middle bracket broken

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 41,138 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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,467 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres treads shoulders excessively and deeply cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2020 36,363 miles

Service brake excessively binding NEAR SIDE REAR **ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ROTATE ROADWHEEL AND ASSESS WHEEL BEARING AND TYRE CONDITION * (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation NEAR SIDE REAR (1.2.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres treads shoulders excessively and deeply cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,056 miles

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

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

front number plate delaminated

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,056 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel incorrect adjust (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

front number plate delaminated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,990 miles

Oil leak

windscreen damage in swept area off side

Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,990 miles

Oil leak

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen damage in swept area off side

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,647 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os washer jet operation is poor in one jet

Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FN10 HZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN10 HZL, 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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FN10 HZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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