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YH10 KVB

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 KVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,804 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 70,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,848 miles

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

Nearside Front advise slight play on top suspension mount

Offside Front advise slight play on top suspension mount

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 66,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,250 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 65,248 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,182 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,448 miles

Nearside does not clear the windscreen effectively

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,848 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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YH10 KVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH10 KVB, 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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YH10 KVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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