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SA10 SNJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,743 mi
Last recorded91,743 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 SNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,743 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

car smokes at starting then clears

windscreen marked by faulty wiper blade

Fail 21 Aug 2024 91,743 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

windscreen marked by faulty wiper blade

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,034 miles

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

o/s rear coil spring corroded

slight play in o/s track rod

windscreen marked by faulty wiper

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,881 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

hand brake performance low

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,420 miles

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

front exhaust system deteriorated

front windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,430 miles

both front antiroll bar rubbers twisted

exhaust corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,186 miles

sign of grease from n/s front inner c v boot

slight movement in o/s front top shocker mounting

windscreen slightly marked by wiper blade

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,147 miles

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

front windscreen marked on edge of wiper blade

slight movement in top shocker mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

o/s front windscreen marked by wiper blades

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 26,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 23,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 23,091 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 SNJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SA10 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

SA10 SNJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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