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HV10 WYC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,579 mi
Last recorded125,579 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 WYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 125,579 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 124,461 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Dust Covers Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both Front Top Suspension Mounts/Upper Attachments Are Slightly Noisy When Turning

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 2MM Tread & Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust Cover Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 1.6MM Tread & Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 107,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,299 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 72,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,843 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f damper slightly weak

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 WYC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYC, 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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HV10 WYC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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