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SW59 KRK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 KRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and also both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 53,335 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in exhaust at cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and also both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,030 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 50,025 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,116 miles

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 35,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust front bracket is broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking slightly around tread areas 155/70x13

both rear tyres were very soft, inflated to 32psi prior to brake testing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 25,999 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking slightly around tread areas 155/70x13

both rear tyres were very soft, inflated to 32psi prior to brake testing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,872 miles

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

Offside 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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SW59 KRK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW59 KRK, 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 SW59 KRK registered?

SW59 KRK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is SW59 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 KRK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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