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SM10 TDZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 TDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,789 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 65,789 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,490 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))

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,279 miles

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

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

Tyre perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2018 54,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,327 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 32,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 19,814 miles

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

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

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 TDZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

SM10 TDZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is SM10 TDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 TDZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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