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SM59 VZU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,795 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front flexible pipe deteriorated exhaust front section

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

Nearside Front mirror insecure

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

n/s/f & n/s/f drop link arms slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front flexible pipe deteriorated exhaust front section

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

Nearside Front mirror insecure

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 72,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,547 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger broken

nearside sill damaged not affecting its structural integrity

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,499 miles

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,028 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor damage to nearside sill

passengers airbag switched off at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2015 47,028 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor damage to nearside sill

passengers airbag switched off at time of test

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,205 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,750 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 VZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZU, 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 SM59 VZU registered?

SM59 VZU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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