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SM59 HSN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 HSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,847 miles

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

Front Air con pipes corroded

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 117,847 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Air con pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,779 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 43,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut bearing worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 71,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front upper strut bearing worn

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,395 miles

handbrake has excess travel

all brake pipes sprayed/under sealed

exhaust flexi worn

sump pan badly corroded and starting to leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,395 miles

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

all brake pipes sprayed/under sealed

exhaust flexi worn

handbrake has excess travel

sump pan badly corroded and starting to leak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 55,173 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp aim not tested at time due to bulb not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2017 55,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Bent (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Strut Top Mount (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Strut Top Mount (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

all 4 valve stems cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,338 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,908 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 24 Jan 2013 19,198 miles

exhaust hanger fractured

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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SM59 HSN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM59 HSN, 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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SM59 HSN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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