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SM10 VBX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,887 mi
Last recorded17,887 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,887 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 17,324 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 17,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 16,492 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 16,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 15,495 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 14,620 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 14,620 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 13,708 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,219 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,677 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 7,749 miles

all tyres cracked+perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,052 miles

rear wiper blade torn

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 VBX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

SM10 VBX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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