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SA10 LDN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,886 mi
Last recorded123,886 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 LDN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump porous

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip smaller than 10mm in zone a of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly deteriorating advise renewing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to backplate and both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2021 117,882 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly deteriorating advise renewing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to backplate and both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 90,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,954 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 74,950 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Auto box sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn edges keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,464 miles

Oil leak Gearbox sump ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak Gearbox sump ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,006 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,484 miles

exhaust front bracket split

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,483 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front bracket split

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,192 miles

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

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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SA10 LDN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA10 LDN, 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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SA10 LDN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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