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HV60 GEK

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV60 GEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 34,440 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 34,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 33,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,505 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 30,501 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,188 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear corner panel damaged but no jagged edges

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 29,188 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear corner panel damaged but no jagged edges

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,891 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear accident damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 26,802 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Dec 2019 26,802 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 24,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,806 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear body damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,042 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 12,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 8,803 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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HV60 GEK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV60 GEK, 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 HV60 GEK registered?

HV60 GEK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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