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SG59 YXB

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,263 mi
Last recorded68,263 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 YXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,263 miles

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

Underside and suspension coated in wax oil

Fail 7 Apr 2026 68,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg by axle and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg by axle and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,408 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 58,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 57,256 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2020 57,256 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,363 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 45,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,680 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,102 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,003 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 28,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 18,957 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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SG59 YXB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG59 YXB, 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 SG59 YXB registered?

SG59 YXB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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