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SV10 EFZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,296 mi
Last recorded135,296 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 EFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,296 miles

subframes, suspension components and some component mount prescribed areas at font and rear under car corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 135,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside park brake efficiency only just met

rear wiper blade defective

subframes, suspension components and some component mount prescribed areas at font and rear under car corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 135,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 29 Mar 2024 135,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Mar 2024 135,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Mar 2023 134,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 134,468 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak at metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,320 miles

central floor ,suspension components under car some corrosion

front upper suspension spring platforms corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

central floor ,suspension components under car some corrosion

front upper suspension spring platforms corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,982 miles

central floor ,suspension components under car some corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,981 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

central floor ,suspension components under car some corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

central floor and some areas under body corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Fail 20 Mar 2020 133,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

central floor and some areas under body corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 19 Apr 2019 132,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,068 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,364 miles

engine oil pan corroded and leaking

foremost exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,705 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil pan corroded and leaking

foremost exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,424 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,074 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 30,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

SV10 EFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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