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HW10 KBV

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,264 mi
Last recorded100,264 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 KBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,264 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 100,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box hitting reae spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 98,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box hitting reae spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 90,752 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 84,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,459 miles

corrosion to front subframe

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,618 miles

corrosion to front suspension

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting rubbers cracked/perished, still supporting the exhaust when examined

Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting rubbers cracked/perished, still supporting the exhaust when examined

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,562 miles

exhaust as a minor leak at rear silencer joint

Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,607 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 KBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

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

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