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CU10 GWL

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU10 GWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 85,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,414 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 60,414 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,393 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 55,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 52,895 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 52,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 46,199 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))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,588 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 5,344 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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CU10 GWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU10 GWL, 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 CU10 GWL registered?

CU10 GWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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