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SB59 YXG

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,109 mi
Last recorded43,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 YXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,109 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle and suspension corroded.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 43,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle and suspension corroded.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,415 miles

vech undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

vech showing slight corrosion on underside

Pass 19 May 2021 19,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine sump in poor condtion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,655 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2018 15,119 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)

exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,614 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 13,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 7,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 7,804 miles

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

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 YXG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB59 YXG, 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 SB59 YXG registered?

SB59 YXG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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