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SN10 JMS

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 JMS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 84,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flex across axle beam to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. 165/60R14. 75H. Event (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 165/60R14. Infinity. 75H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi across to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,108 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 165/60R14.75H Lassa (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 165/60R14.75H Lassa (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 53,015 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 53,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2017 50,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 50,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe at flexi (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,581 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,720 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 40,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust bracket adrift (system still adequately supported)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,919 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,919 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 27,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 JMS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SN10 JMS, 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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SN10 JMS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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