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SV10 CRJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 CRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 47,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 47,615 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to o/s/r brake pipe leaking at tank (marked) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded and has repairs covered in sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded and has repairs covered in sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,520 miles

Front subframe and arms corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 42,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe and arms corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 40,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (at rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 7 Dec 2022 37,244 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (at rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 Dec 2021 34,079 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 29,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 22,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,824 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 21,821 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,593 miles

Exhaust front hanger broken.

Pass 21 May 2014 14,372 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,233 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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SV10 CRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 SV10 CRJ, 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 SV10 CRJ registered?

SV10 CRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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