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SY10 XJC

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in sidewall 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump and filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake application uneven and imbalance of 52%

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,312 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 66,311 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 31 Jul 2018 57,085 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,434 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,405 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked 165/60/14

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges 165/60/14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger fractured (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres heavily cracked 165/60/14

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges 165/60/14

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,809 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 XJC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SY10 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

SY10 XJC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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