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SL10 KBY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 KBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,517 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 71,513 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum fluids leaks (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 70,426 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 69,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,072 miles

Handbrake has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 52,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,404 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 36,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 22,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,311 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 19,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,017 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 16,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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SL10 KBY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL10 KBY, 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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SL10 KBY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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