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H18 EAB

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 EAB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 48,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively cracked and perished (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 48,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Extensively cracked and perished (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2025 42,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,715 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 32,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 26,498 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 26,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 18,808 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively will require attention (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,024 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 16,495 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 11,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 8,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 5,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 3,193 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 2,905 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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H18 EAB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H18 EAB, 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 H18 EAB registered?

H18 EAB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is H18 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 EAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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