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SC59 ELX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,392 mi
Last recorded25,392 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 ELX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 25,392 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 25,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,094 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 22,795 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 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 17 Jan 2024 22,795 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 20,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at drum and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at drum and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on sidewall 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts - no cords - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around sidewall - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 18,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts - no cords - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around sidewall - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 17,023 miles

Front exhaust system support hanger fractured

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 15,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 13,381 miles

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Jan 2017 13,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,572 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 7,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,427 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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SC59 ELX 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 77.8%.

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 ELX, 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 SC59 ELX registered?

SC59 ELX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2010.

Is SC59 ELX safe to buy?

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