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EA10 SGX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,673 mi
Last recorded46,673 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 SGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,391 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 43,707 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,774 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 40,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 39,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,976 miles

centre bracket of exhaust broken

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,671 miles

Front Brake Pads Wearing Thin - Discs Heavily Worn

Fail 4 Aug 2018 32,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake Pads Wearing Thin - Discs Heavily Worn

Pass 29 Jul 2017 28,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,276 miles

clutch biting point very high

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,491 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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EA10 SGX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA10 SGX, 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 EA10 SGX registered?

EA10 SGX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2010.

Is EA10 SGX safe to buy?

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