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SY10 WJZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,320 mi
Last recorded94,320 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 WJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,320 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 79,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,357 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,357 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 57,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,362 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 55,361 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 51,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 51,508 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,628 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,254 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,964 miles

Front exhaust mounting detached

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear going into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,964 miles

Front exhaust mounting detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear going into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,384 miles

exhaust support corroded off at downpipe

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,781 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,699 miles

Windscreen chipped.

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 WJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY10 WJZ, 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 SY10 WJZ registered?

SY10 WJZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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