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EA10 GCZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,674 mi
Last recorded42,674 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,674 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 42,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,039 miles

both rear tyres excessively perished

exhaust pipework is corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres are excessively perished

exhaust pipework is corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot clip loose but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,169 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,322 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,585 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 16,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,271 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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EA10 GCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA10 GCZ, 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 EA10 GCZ registered?

EA10 GCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is EA10 GCZ safe to buy?

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