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SL10 PVZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,045 mi
Last recorded43,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 PVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,045 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 34,155 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,035 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,640 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 16,432 miles

All 4 Tyres Cracked Perished 10 Years Old

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 8,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 7,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,013 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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SL10 PVZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVZ, 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

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What year was SL10 PVZ registered?

SL10 PVZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is SL10 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL10 PVZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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