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SM10 KMY

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 KMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2022 102,602 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 102,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 95,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing abs ring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,123 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 87,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 71,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 53,315 miles

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,895 miles

engine sump is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre badly cracked

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,697 miles

Front exhaust bracket loose

Offside Rear 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 KMY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KMY, 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 KMY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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