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FL10 SYA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,191 mi
Last recorded23,191 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 SYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,191 miles

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

Offside Body component slightly loose mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 22,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 22,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 21,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers wing mirror cover missing

Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,403 miles

Offside Door mirror repaired via tape

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Door mirror outer casing been taped up

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Door mirror outer casing been taped up

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also outer ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,170 miles

Battery secured via cable ties

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 20,170 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror outer casing missing exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery secured via cable ties

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,878 miles

Offside Door mirror repaired via tape

Rear Sub frame / axle beam has corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2020 19,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror outer casing missing exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame / axle beam has corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror outer casing missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,904 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges displayed

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 11,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,504 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front wiper blades split on edges but still clears the screen

Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,907 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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FL10 SYA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL10 SYA, 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 FL10 SYA registered?

FL10 SYA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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