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SY10 VLT

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,891 mi
Last recorded21,891 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VLT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 21,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 21,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 20,704 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 20,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,745 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 19,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 18,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,792 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 16,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 15,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 14,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,327 miles

Front Tyre treads cracked

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,156 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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SY10 VLT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY10 VLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY10 VLT?

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What year was SY10 VLT registered?

SY10 VLT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is SY10 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 VLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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