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SM59 VZT

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,459 mi
Last recorded80,459 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 rear at wheel cylx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,823 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 73,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,817 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,132 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear / both rear slightly corroded

front ABS reluctor rings corroded - nsf cracked

front brake imbalance

nsf tyre 3mm / both rear edges badly perished 1656014

rear exhaust clamp badly deteriorated needs replaced

sump corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 18,646 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,035 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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SM59 VZT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM59 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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