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LS10 HFX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,662 mi
Last recorded48,662 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 HFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 46,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 46,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 39,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,484 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 34,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,872 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,872 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,754 miles

both rear tyres perished inner side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,753 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket weld failed (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished inner side wall

Pass 8 May 2017 28,716 miles

both front tyres treads starting to wear on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,764 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 25,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,407 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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LS10 HFX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS10 HFX, 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 LS10 HFX?

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What year was LS10 HFX registered?

LS10 HFX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is LS10 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 HFX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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