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SO59 JVC

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,115 mi
Last recorded47,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 JVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 47,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 44,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Can Not Turn Off Rear Fog Light (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm-advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 2mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,923 miles

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

handbrake travel

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2023 41,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

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

handbrake travel

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 36,831 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 32,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 28,836 miles

exhaust has corrosion along its length,from cat back

Fail 8 Jan 2019 28,836 miles

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

exhaust has corrosion along its length,from cat back

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 23,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,164 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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SO59 JVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 SO59 JVC, 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 SO59 JVC registered?

SO59 JVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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