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HK10 RTU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,184 mi
Last recorded15,184 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 RTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 15,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 15,184 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 14,509 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam, spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 14,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam, spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 13,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 12,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 11,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 7,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 6,515 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 5,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 5,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,308 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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HK10 RTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK10 RTU, 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 HK10 RTU registered?

HK10 RTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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