MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
hand brake reading low n/s
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
front brakes pipe slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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
slight corrosion on all brake pipes
slight play in offside front strut top mount
all brake pipes starting to corrode slightly
engine sump corroded and leaking
rear wiper blade worn
nearside front tyre 3mm
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)
nearside front tyre 2.8mm
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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