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HV10 KFT

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,702 mi
Last recorded71,702 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,702 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2025 68,009 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 68,009 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,841 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 62,841 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 50,377 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,844 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,581 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2021 38,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,465 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 26,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 22,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 16,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,783 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KFT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

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