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SM10 EEB

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,795 mi
Last recorded35,795 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EEB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 35,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,784 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 34,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 33,579 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 33,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

h/lamps poor

Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 31,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 30,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,422 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 18,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 17,615 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,798 miles

2x front tyres worn on the inside edge

large rear veiw mirror fitted

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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SM10 EEB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM10 EEB, 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 SM10 EEB registered?

SM10 EEB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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