CarVerify

Free Car Check

SC59 ELJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 41,221 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2025 32,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 32,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 26,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,307 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE BOTH PERISHED /CRACKED TO THE LIMIT IN TREADS AT TIME OF TEST.

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 13,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 12,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 12,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 11,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 11,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 10,438 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 9,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 7,716 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 6,197 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SC59 ELJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC59 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC59 ELJ?

You can check the full history of SC59 ELJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SC59 ELJ registered?

SC59 ELJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is SC59 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 ELJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC59 ELJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SC59 ELJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.