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FY10 PHK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 PHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,529 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,620 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 43,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres cracking on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,786 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 36,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken still supported

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 23,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY10 PHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY10 PHK, 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 FY10 PHK registered?

FY10 PHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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