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SJ10 UGS

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 UGS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 37,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 34,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,456 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 34,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 32,901 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 32,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 31,567 miles

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

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

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front both top struts have lift at mounts

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2022 31,267 miles

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

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

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

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front both top struts have lift at mounts

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,205 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 28,204 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,015 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing low on treads

brake fluid level low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 22,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 19,782 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 19,782 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 17,352 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 17,351 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,423 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 UGS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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