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HV10 HVU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 HVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,858 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,906 miles

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,898 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 HVU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV10 HVU, 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 HV10 HVU registered?

HV10 HVU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is HV10 HVU safe to buy?

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