MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust back box heavily corroded
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front most mount broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM10 EMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 EMJ, 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 EMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2010.
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