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PJ10 HMA

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 HMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp slightly loose and exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,926 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp slightly loose and exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes need monitoring (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 working of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes need monitoring (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only 1 working of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 99,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to nearside front windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SatNav ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,079 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and tread wearing uneven

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and tread wearing uneven

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and tread wearing uneven

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and tread wearing uneven

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,760 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,131 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,131 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,453 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 6,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 6,087 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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PJ10 HMA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 PJ10 HMA, 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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PJ10 HMA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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