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SM59 YHK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,116 mi
Last recorded57,116 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 57,115 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 56,109 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 55,133 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,237 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,237 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,042 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,037 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in strut top mounts front

Fail 19 Dec 2019 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in strut top mounts front

Pass 20 Dec 2018 49,216 miles

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

slight play in o/s f strut top mount

Fail 19 Dec 2018 49,214 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight play in o/s f strut top mount

Pass 18 Dec 2017 46,872 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 46,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 40,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 29,816 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 29,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,553 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 YHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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