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HK10 VAY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

274,887 mi
Last recorded274,887 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 VAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 274,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 269,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT BINDING OFF/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT LEAK OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

Fail 3 Jun 2023 269,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT BINDING OFF/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT LEAK OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

Pass 9 Jun 2022 261,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT BINDING OFF/SIDE FRONT BRAKE

SLIGHT DISTORTION OFF/SIDE REAR TYRE

SLIGHT LEAK OFF/SIDE END OF RACK

Pass 17 Jun 2021 251,431 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brakes have an imbalance on limit

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 251,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front brakes have an imbalance on limit

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 233,956 miles

Centre section exhaust in poor condtion

Front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2019 210,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 174,331 miles

Nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,661 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 140,661 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit and bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,177 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,881 miles

Both rear tyres feathered

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,125 miles

stone chip in screen

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 VAY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

HK10 VAY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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