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SA10 TXC

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 TXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,745 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,501 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,392 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded/advise renewal soon

Fail 29 Jul 2023 89,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,713 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre is showing signs of perishing on the inside of the tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates have started to deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,718 miles

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

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 TXC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

SA10 TXC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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