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SG10 YYR

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,176 mi
Last recorded55,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 YYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 55,176 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with chalk. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both subframes heavily undersealed.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 37,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 37,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,613 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 26,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket corroded from pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure clip corroded (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,098 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,455 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)

advise both rear tyre treads cracking .tyres 6 years old

Fail 14 Mar 2016 20,455 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear tyre treads cracking .tyres 6 years old

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 10,460 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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SG10 YYR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 SG10 YYR, 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 SG10 YYR registered?

SG10 YYR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2010.

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