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PY10 HFA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 HFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape and uneven tread

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs are corroded o/s and n/s

front catalic exhaust has temp repair to mounting area

Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,833 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre out of shape and uneven tread

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear coil springs are corroded o/s and n/s

front catalic exhaust has temp repair to mounting area

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,565 miles

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,018 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 92,017 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,240 miles

Front exhaust mount detached

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust mount detached

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,453 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,283 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PY10 HFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PY10 HFA, 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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PY10 HFA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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