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SA10 SMO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 SMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 4,511 miles

ABS LIGHT ON AT START OF TEST AND OFF BY THE END

Fog light button sticky

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE TOP MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 4,468 miles

foglamp switch sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2023 4,391 miles

Fog light button sticky.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 4,379 miles

fog light switch operation sticky

Fail 2 Mar 2022 4,379 miles

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

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

fog light switch operation sticky

Pass 24 Feb 2021 4,288 miles

Front Wipers starting to smeer.

Rear fog light button sticks on.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 4,216 miles

Fog light button jams on when pressed.

Front wipers starting to smeer(both).

Fail 19 Feb 2020 4,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1557013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fog light button jams on when pressed.

Front wipers starting to smeer(both).

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 4,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 3,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 3,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 3,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 2,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 2,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 2,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 1,946 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 1,817 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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SA10 SMO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

SA10 SMO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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