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SM10 OLN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 79,865 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 68,044 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,645 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 56,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,623 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,150 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 44,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake requires attention/repair (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,770 miles

Handbrake limits just met . Adjustment required

Pass 20 May 2019 34,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking

front exhaust mounting secured with wire

Fail 14 May 2019 34,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking

front exhaust mounting secured with wire

Pass 14 May 2018 32,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 32,370 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 29,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 29,770 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 26,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,261 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 25,261 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 23,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,841 miles

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 OLN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

SM10 OLN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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