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HV10 VTC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,873 mi
Last recorded40,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 40,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,043 miles

Front Exhaust deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 37,043 miles

Front Exhaust deteriated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 28,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,266 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,797 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 22,479 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 22,479 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 21,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,215 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 VTC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV10 VTC registered?

HV10 VTC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is HV10 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV10 VTC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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