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SN10 JLZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 JLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,896 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,426 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,496 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,250 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,210 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes and rear section of middle brake pipes and rear brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror unit secured by tape

Offside Front tyre shoulders cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep through corrosion on engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,557 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear section of middle brake pipe and rear brake pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside mirror unit secured by tape

Offside Front tyre shoulders cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also evidence on sidewalls of wear due to running under low tyre pressure ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep through corrosion on engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,638 miles

front exhust support hanger broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SN10 JLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SN10 JLZ, 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 SN10 JLZ registered?

SN10 JLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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