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WL10 HTX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL10 HTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 109,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,506 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 106,506 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion /wheel cyl short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion /wheel cyl short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 101,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion /wheel cyl short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion /wheel cyl short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

clutch pedal stif

Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,987 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

clutch pedal stif

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,128 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/7013 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,466 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,589 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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WL10 HTX 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 WL10 HTX, 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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WL10 HTX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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