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SJ10 VHV

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 125,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 19,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 19,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 19,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 18,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 17,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 17,315 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 17,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 16,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 15,909 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 15,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front abs rings cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 15,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front abs rings cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 14,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,435 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 11,435 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 10,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VHV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHV, 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 SJ10 VHV registered?

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

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