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RO10 HWG

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 HWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn - inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper panel damaged/split

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 65,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,322 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,322 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 57,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 55,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 45,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 45,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,558 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,539 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,805 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 8,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RO10 HWG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RO10 HWG, 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 RO10 HWG registered?

RO10 HWG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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