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SV60 ZLE

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,678 mi
Last recorded64,678 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 55,471 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 48,267 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 48,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 41,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 41,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at axle pick up point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at axle pick up point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear main axle corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 36,258 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 29,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 29,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,125 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 27,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,001 miles

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

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked however system still operating (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 tyre worn on inner edge (under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust center section deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,482 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 24,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,408 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 22,408 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,879 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 19,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,806 miles

Slight bind at both rear brakes.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 16,791 miles

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

Slight bind at both rear brakes.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,687 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

slight bind at both rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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