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SC59 UPS

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,627 mi
Last recorded63,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 UPS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 63,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,297 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to suspension parts

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 42,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 31,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,219 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 18,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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SC59 UPS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

SC59 UPS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2010.

Is SC59 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 UPS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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