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HW10 KXJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,616 mi
Last recorded21,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 KXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 21,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 19,422 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play from strut tops when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 19,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play from strut tops when suspended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 17,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper slight play when suspension suspended both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 15,961 miles

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

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 devoid of tread on inner 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 12 May 2022 13,887 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 12,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 12,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 9,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,567 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,179 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES cracking and perishing in tread cord not exposed may need attention soon

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2016 8,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 8,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 8,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,670 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear registration plate lettering starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 6,659 miles

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

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 KXJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW10 KXJ?

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What year was HW10 KXJ registered?

HW10 KXJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is HW10 KXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW10 KXJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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