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LR10 HGK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,473 mi
Last recorded64,473 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 HGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 64,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N-S-F & O-S-F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N-S-F & O-S-F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 60,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,912 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 51,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 46,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 39,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,946 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 30,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,615 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 28,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 17,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LR10 HGK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 LR10 HGK, 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 LR10 HGK registered?

LR10 HGK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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