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PJ10 HMG

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 HMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 25,477 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 24,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 16,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,585 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 14,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,562 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,546 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 10,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,122 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 HMG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ10 HMG, 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 PJ10 HMG registered?

PJ10 HMG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is PJ10 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 HMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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