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SC59 VOP

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 VOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 73,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lock inoperative (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner wheel arches corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70 R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both handbrake readings low ( Nearside very low )

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes splitting ( Nearside quite bad ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer inner sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounting brackets heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 68,571 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose - top mounting broken

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 68,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

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

Offside hand brake reading low

Offside headlamp slightly loose - top mounting broken

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches corroded and small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Very little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 18 May 2023 64,048 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose ( top mounting broken )

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ( Nearside slightly worse ) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 64,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp slightly loose ( top mounting broken )

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ( Offside slightly worse ) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 56,970 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 56,970 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure detached at centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,177 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 50,177 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 50,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,846 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 46,846 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,925 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,178 miles

n/s and o/s front tyers worn inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front tyers worn inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,306 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,242 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 VOP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VOP, 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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SC59 VOP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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