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SF09 SGF

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,843 mi
Last recorded41,843 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 SGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 41,843 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip which has started to crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,552 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery has been fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gator has a very small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively The disc has gone very red/brown a sign the were binding at some point - it is still now but not bad - pass and advise (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw deep in the tyre tread - marked with yellow chalk ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint heavily corroded and has a small leak of gas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 39,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,680 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,075 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 37,854 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,692 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 34,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,764 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 28,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,449 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,310 miles

front exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,909 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SF09 SGF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF09 SGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF09 SGF registered?

SF09 SGF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 January 2010.

Is SF09 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 SGF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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