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HV10 CZO

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 CZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,028 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,748 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 hangers snapped in center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine oil overfilled

Engine oil sump excessively corroded, oil leak through rust!

Fail 30 May 2024 66,736 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 hangers snapped in center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine oil overfilled

Engine oil sump excessively corroded, oil leak through rust!

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,783 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,571 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 54,571 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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,833 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,853 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

non obligatory wing mirror housing insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2019 46,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

non obligatory wing mirror housing insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,889 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges & perished

front exhaust mount missing

nearside front washer jet not working

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 21 Feb 2018 43,889 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre worn on inner edges & perished

front exhaust mount missing

nearside front washer jet not working

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,621 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind from front brakes

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,486 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,415 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,729 miles

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2013 18,729 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside door mirror casing damaged

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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HV10 CZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV10 CZO, 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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HV10 CZO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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