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SP10 YZZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess both rear from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excess both rear from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 59,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,480 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 58,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump is porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,591 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 55,584 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,347 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Rear Wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,544 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,125 miles

damage to front bumper at the n/s

o/s/f carpet mat was fouling pedals,now repositioned but no fixings.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 18,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,537 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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SP10 YZZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP10 YZZ, 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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SP10 YZZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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