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HJ10 VZD

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,258 mi
Last recorded46,258 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 VZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 46,258 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 46,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,049 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 42,049 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,979 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 37,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 31,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 27,351 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 27,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced during test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 24,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,771 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,857 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 17 Mar 2014 15,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,909 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 VZD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 VZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ10 VZD registered?

HJ10 VZD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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The MOT history for HJ10 VZD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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