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HV10 LHY

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,120 mi
Last recorded31,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 LHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner grease seeping from cv boot clip

Fail 16 Jun 2026 31,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner grease seeping from cv boot clip

Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,652 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 28,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to see the outer brake pads through the wheel trims

Fail 14 Jun 2023 27,525 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to see the outer brake pads through the wheel trims

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust down pipe bracket broken but still supporting the exhaust

Pass 26 May 2021 25,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 25,435 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,172 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,617 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,364 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 9,150 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 LHY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

HV10 LHY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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