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SL10 PJJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/sr (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/sr at side of fuel tank and end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on in dash (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 69,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative warrning light not working (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,097 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,362 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil sump becominig porus

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,080 miles

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

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 PJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJJ, 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 SL10 PJJ registered?

SL10 PJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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