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SV10 EFR

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 EFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,267 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Underside undersealead

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,122 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak at bulkhead (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts slight corrosion on struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,792 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion central underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,089 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight brake bind f/o/s

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,559 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 81,539 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,626 miles

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

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,660 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2017 76,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump rusted and leaking

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

exhaust system rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine sump rusted and leaking

both rear tyres perished but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,892 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,767 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,769 miles

slight tear in n/s wiper blade

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 EFR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV10 EFR, 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 EFR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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