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WN10 HEJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,680 mi
Last recorded62,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN10 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 62,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,165 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 61,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 56,735 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,026 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,557 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,987 miles

Central Front Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,798 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,017 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 34,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,391 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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WN10 HEJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WN10 HEJ, 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 WN10 HEJ registered?

WN10 HEJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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