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HV10 VLE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,657 mi
Last recorded28,657 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 VLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 28,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 28,503 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front 165 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rusty

rear tyres different size to front 155 70 13

Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,365 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 27,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,222 miles

n/s/r tyre started to perish 155/70/13

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 155/70/13

Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,570 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread 155/70/13

Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155-70-13 heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,042 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 12,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,647 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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HV10 VLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

HV10 VLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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