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SC10 HTG

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,810 mi
Last recorded131,810 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 HTG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,810 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF / OSR Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power Steering / Alternator Belts Deteriorated / Cracking.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount Has Move Lift Than NSF. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR / NSR Bushes Slightly Deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,809 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Centre Section and Backbox Corroded And Holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very Little Effort OSR / NSR (1.4.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSF / OSR Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT Has A Small Hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power Steering / Alternator Belts Deteriorated / Cracking.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Mount Has Move Lift Than NSF. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR / NSR Bushes Slightly Deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,948 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking High pressure hose burst (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Tone ring split (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,769 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,074 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,060 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 116,344 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex, tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 116,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and back box have breaks and holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front inside of tyre is at 2.0mm

Offside Rear tyre is at 1.6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,451 miles

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

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

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 13 Nov 2019 103,373 miles

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

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

Front Wipers

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 103,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wipers

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,852 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,742 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,886 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,880 miles

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

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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SC10 HTG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SC10 HTG, 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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SC10 HTG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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