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HJ10 RYU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 RYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,411 miles

oil sump corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 87,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

sump corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,822 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,780 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 RYU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HJ10 RYU, 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 HJ10 RYU registered?

HJ10 RYU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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