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HJ10 RYH

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,114 mi
Last recorded38,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 RYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 38,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 34,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (165/60-14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 34,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (165/60-14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 32,029 miles

Engine oil leak

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

both wind screen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,968 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 27,803 miles

Engine oil leak

Handbrake lever travel

Fail 13 Jan 2022 27,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Engine oil leak

Handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Jan 2021 26,464 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,683 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 25,683 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 23,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 23,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,559 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat preventing full belt inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2018 21,559 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat preventing full belt inspection

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 19,031 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,646 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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HJ10 RYH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 HJ10 RYH, 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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HJ10 RYH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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