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HN10 MLX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN10 MLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,694 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2025 68,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 64,477 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 61,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,373 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,460 miles

Front exhaust mount is broken

Slight perishing to the o,s,f tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,904 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust and corrosion to the rest

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,817 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 49,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,367 miles

radiator has slight leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,564 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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HN10 MLX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN10 MLX, 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 HN10 MLX registered?

HN10 MLX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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