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HG10 PPU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,387 mi
Last recorded39,387 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 PPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 34,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,737 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 32,736 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 31,961 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 30,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge worse. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,210 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 27,210 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,095 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,163 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

screw in offside front tyre

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 20,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HG10 PPU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HG10 PPU, 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 HG10 PPU registered?

HG10 PPU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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