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SL10 HMD

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,418 mi
Last recorded48,418 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 HMD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 48,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 46,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2024 45,192 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 45,186 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,485 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 42,484 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 39,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 35,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh blow at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 35,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.6mm on inside bold on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.6mm on inside bold on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh blow at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,418 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 16,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,089 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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SL10 HMD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL10 HMD, 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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SL10 HMD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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