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SM10 FHK

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,353 mi
Last recorded79,353 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,353 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 79,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed the Mot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,045 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 68,045 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 66,663 miles

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

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

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 22 Jan 2020 66,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,719 miles

Nearside Front outer wing damaged

Offside Rear tail lamp /cluster outer cover damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,805 miles

Nearside Front vehicle crash damaged

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working all brake lights inop (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front vehicle crash damaged

Offside Rear light cluster broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,286 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r lens broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 33,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 15 May 2013 21,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

SM10 FHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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