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SM10 EES

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,757 mi
Last recorded64,757 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EES
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 64,757 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 64,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 44,543 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 44,543 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,574 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 37,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,667 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside ball joint dust cover perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

both front brake pipes corroded

coolant low

Fail 4 Nov 2020 34,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside ball joint dust cover perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

bonnet safety catch seized

both front brake pipes corroded

coolant low

Pass 13 May 2019 31,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 31,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 29,642 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 29,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, nearside rubber split and offside insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 25,009 miles

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

Temporary repair on exhaust front pipe but sealed and secure at time of test

Pass 5 May 2016 22,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit - worn on inner edge - cracking

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit - worn on inner edge - cracking

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,933 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,933 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,954 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,996 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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SM10 EES is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EES, 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 EES registered?

SM10 EES is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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