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SM10 UOB

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 UOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 52,704 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 52,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,102 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear clamp

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,403 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 23,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 23,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slipping badly

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,309 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 15,297 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 15,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 8,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 8,559 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,385 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 UOB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

SM10 UOB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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