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HW10 KBP

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,268 mi
Last recorded48,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 KBP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,268 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 45,442 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nsf top mount has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch biting point very low

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,026 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 38,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 35,374 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,124 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 26,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 19,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 13,388 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 13,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,075 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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HW10 KBP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 HW10 KBP, 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 HW10 KBP registered?

HW10 KBP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is HW10 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW10 KBP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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