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SN10 JMZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,321 mi
Last recorded11,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 JMZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 11,321 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil level high

Pass 4 Nov 2024 6,538 miles

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

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

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

both front ball joint dust covers slight cracking and loose

oil level reading high

rear wheels sticking slightly on 1/2 turn possible brake binding slightly

some brake pipes coated in substance obscuring proper inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2024 6,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front ball joint dust covers slight cracking and loose

oil level reading high

rear wheels sticking slightly on 1/2 turn possible brake binding slightly

some brake pipes coated in substance obscuring proper inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2023 5,773 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2022 4,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 3,741 miles

laminate peeling slightly on front registration plate

some minor cracking between treads in all tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2020 3,403 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 3,403 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 3,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 3,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 3,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 2,931 miles

Front both tyres splitting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear both tyres splitting

Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 2,243 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 2,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 1,263 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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SN10 JMZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JMZ, 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 JMZ registered?

SN10 JMZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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