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FV10 KHF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 KHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,697 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake low (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,963 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 75,963 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 30 Jan 2020 62,661 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 62,661 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,925 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,177 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,383 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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FV10 KHF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV10 KHF, 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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FV10 KHF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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