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SV60 VZH

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 VZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,211 miles

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2025 86,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 26 May 2025 86,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 25 May 2024 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 60,475 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 60,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 56,881 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,583 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 55,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,724 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 53,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 26,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,452 miles

Exhaust flexable section support corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 14,348 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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SV60 VZH 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 65.2%.

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 SV60 VZH, 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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SV60 VZH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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