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HW10 KXM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,443 mi
Last recorded44,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,443 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 44,443 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,880 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 27,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 25,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cuts inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and balding inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and balding inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight movement in shock absorber top rubber mount

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 20,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,955 miles

steering rack gaitor clips broken both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 12,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 12,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 8,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 8,681 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 KXM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

HW10 KXM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is HW10 KXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW10 KXM 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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