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SB59 UOW

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 UOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,899 miles

underbody and components undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2025 45,886 miles

Central Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside Before joins to Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 45,231 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside Before joins to Front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,502 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe at brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 39,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked/perished + dot code 09 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,570 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 32,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brakepipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 32,841 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brakepipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 24,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 17,597 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2016 8,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 5,647 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 4,593 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 4,206 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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SB59 UOW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB59 UOW, 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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SB59 UOW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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