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SY60 VWM

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,402 mi
Last recorded177,402 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 VWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 177,402 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 177,400 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 165,829 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 165,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 153,173 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 9 Nov 2023 153,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front bumper slightly loose

Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,924 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 129,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,063 miles

front exhaust hanger cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,063 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,976 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,465 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,451 miles

Front Brake discs pitted -Inner faces

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,102 miles

Rear Tyre treads cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Anchor (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake sticking

Rear Tyre treads cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,873 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake calipers getting corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,571 miles

rear brake calipers getting corroded

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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SY60 VWM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY60 VWM, 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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SY60 VWM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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