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HV10 ZHR

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,875 mi
Last recorded41,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 ZHR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,349 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,400 miles

Fog light switch temperamental, but works.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 38,400 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fog light switch temperamental, but works.

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 34,954 miles

Fog light switch temperamental, but works.

steering rack inner gaiter clips lose, gaiter is secure.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 32,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,676 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 29,674 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,118 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 18,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,736 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 28%

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Mar 2017 17,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyre perished

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 28%

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,804 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 24%

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,664 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,337 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 ZHR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

HV10 ZHR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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