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HW10 KBF

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,497 mi
Last recorded63,497 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 KBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,497 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 May 2026 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 58,769 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,732 miles

Nearside Outer body sill dented

Fail 25 Apr 2024 52,732 miles

Nearside Outer body sill dented

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 49,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 46,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 43,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 43,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,682 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished all around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished all around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4 mm approx (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear TYRES both rear cut/cracked and perishing cord not exposed at test may need attention soon

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,155 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s rear light lens damaged but ok for mot

Pass 11 Mar 2014 18,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 18,082 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,107 miles

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

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

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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HW10 KBF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HW10 KBF, 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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HW10 KBF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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