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SD10 TUP

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,288 mi
Last recorded17,288 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 TUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 17,288 miles

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

Front all front suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 17,288 miles

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

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

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

Front all front suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 17,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 16,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 16,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box snaped off (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,809 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 16,348 miles

exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

front sub-frame corroded

oil sump corroded and blistered

Pass 12 Oct 2020 16,017 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2019 15,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 14,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 10,351 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,854 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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SD10 TUP 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 72.2%.

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 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 SD10 TUP, 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 SD10 TUP registered?

SD10 TUP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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