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SC59 OPN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,949 mi
Last recorded55,949 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 OPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 55,949 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 55,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,110 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil leake

Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,545 miles

slight oil leake

Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,217 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 38,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slightly long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 29 Jan 2021 36,558 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,947 miles

155/70r14

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 34,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also tread below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

155/70r14

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,651 miles

155/70r13

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 31,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

155/70r13

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded part of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,948 miles

155/70r13

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,956 miles

Central exhaust mounting rattling

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 23,956 miles

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

Central exhaust mounting rattling

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 19,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 18,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 9,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 7,341 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 OPN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC59 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

SC59 OPN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is SC59 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 OPN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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