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SY60 VWT

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,071 mi
Last recorded104,071 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 VWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,071 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,194 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 97,760 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 92,893 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror plastics missing

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,628 miles

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

Power steering pipe corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 75,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 65,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded and leaking.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,852 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,881 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,881 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 26,342 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust front mounting broken.

n/s rear brake mechanism sticking slightly.

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 VWT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VWT, 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 SY60 VWT registered?

SY60 VWT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2010.

Is SY60 VWT safe to buy?

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