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SM10 EJX

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 109,044 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 109,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2023 94,126 miles

hand brake reading low n/s

Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,472 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,134 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at fuel tank and behind o/s coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,127 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at fuel tank and behind o/s coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front abs rings corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded and leaking slightly

clutch pedal heavy

front steering/suspension components slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside front tyre nailed

rear axle corroded

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,003 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front abs rings corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded and leaking slightly

clutch pedal heavy

front steering/suspension components slightly corroded

front sub frame slightly corroded

offside front tyre nailed

rear axle corroded

signs of overheating at offside front brake

slight drag at offside front wheel

slight play in offside front strut top mount

squeal from drive belt area

Pass 20 May 2020 69,352 miles

both front wishbones corroded

both rear shockers slightly damp

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front sub-frame corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,441 miles

front brakes pipe slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,441 miles

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

front brakes pipe slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,735 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,412 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

engine sump corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 May 2016 48,741 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,515 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 36,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,107 miles

nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Fail 30 Apr 2013 29,107 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2.8mm

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 EJX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJX, 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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SM10 EJX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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