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SV10 DMF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,164 mi
Last recorded27,164 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 DMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 27,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested as centre pipe of exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres perished between treads but not exposing ply/cord

drag on both front brakes

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre damaged but not exposing inner ply/cord

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,763 miles

both front wiper blades torn slightly

exhaust system rusty

offside rear tyre slightly perished between treads

Fail 27 Mar 2017 24,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

both front wiper blades torn slightly

exhaust system rusty

offside rear tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front mounting brackets very rusty but still supporting exhaust

front registration plate slightly loose but not insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2016 22,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust front mounting brackets very rusty but still supporting exhaust

front registration plate slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,051 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s rear tyre getting quite worn

Fail 15 Apr 2015 17,050 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s rear tyre getting quite worn

Pass 18 Apr 2014 13,595 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 18 Apr 2014 13,595 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,480 miles

underside heavily undersealed

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 DMF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DMF, 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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SV10 DMF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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