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SM60 JWL

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 JWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 67,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,056 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,153 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust center pipe corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2022 57,144 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe to joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust center pipe corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,822 miles

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 51,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,422 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear seat can not be checked due to load

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,422 miles

Coolant level low

Front wipers smearing

NSF and both rear tyres cracking/perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 24,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres cracking/perished

Coolant level low

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,123 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SM60 JWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM60 JWL, 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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SM60 JWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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