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SA10 TWX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 TWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,577 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,690 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

brake back plates corroded

sump unit corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 85,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Rear tyres perished

brake back plates corroded

sump unit corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,132 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 78,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,028 miles

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2018 49,268 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 49,268 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,240 miles

passengers side front tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 44,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

passengers side front tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,435 miles

sump corroded leaking oil

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,435 miles

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

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

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,298 miles

passenger side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,298 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 16,027 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 16,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 TWX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

SA10 TWX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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