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HY10 PBO

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 PBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,411 miles

Rear fog lamp switch sticky

Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch sticky

Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,604 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,260 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2023 57,923 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides have slight movement in top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 56,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,081 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticks in "ON" position occasionally (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,895 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HY10 PBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY10 PBO, 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 HY10 PBO registered?

HY10 PBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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