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SA10 PXV

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,489 mi
Last recorded61,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 PXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 61,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 54,579 miles

Advise slight leak on exhaust

Engine oil leak

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

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

advise surface rustshowing on and around rear axle

Pass 27 Dec 2023 46,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,283 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 39,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,107 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Pass 17 Dec 2020 25,187 miles

[front sub frame showing surface rust ]

[rear axle showing surface rust ]

Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 21,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 21,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 20,195 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 20,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,623 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,863 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 PXV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 SA10 PXV, 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 SA10 PXV registered?

SA10 PXV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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