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SJ10 UBC

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 UBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 88,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,564 miles

Nearside Front slight play strut mount

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 84,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Bad oil leak from sump

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the tread

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,617 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,734 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,301 miles

condition air con condensor

condition front brake discs

front inner brake pads worn close

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

weathering both rear tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

condition air con condensor

condition front brake discs

front inner brake pads worn close

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

weathering both rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,993 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,356 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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SJ10 UBC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SJ10 UBC, 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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SJ10 UBC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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