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SY10 XHW

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,091 mi
Last recorded33,091 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 33,091 miles

front subframe inc suspension arms has slight corrosion

rear axle beam inc mountings has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2024 31,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot starting to seep grease

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 27,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 26,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 23,683 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 23,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,387 miles

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

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

Rear Rear seat belts not tested, dog cover over seats

Fail 4 Jun 2018 21,387 miles

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

Both rear tyres, tread separating on outer edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 8,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 4,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 3,897 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 XHW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

SY10 XHW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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