CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ10 VHO

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,733 mi
Last recorded95,733 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 95,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,502 miles

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

underbody and suspension are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2022 73,502 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody and suspension are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,257 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 69,253 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 55,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2018 41,166 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 41,161 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,687 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 8,781 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ10 VHO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VHO, 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

How do I check the history of SJ10 VHO?

You can check the full history of SJ10 VHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ10 VHO registered?

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

Is SJ10 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ10 VHO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ10 VHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ10 VHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.