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FG10 JVJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,165 mi
Last recorded32,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 JVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 32,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 28,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 28,522 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 27,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,208 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,644 miles

all wipers smearing

chunk missing on nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight play in nearside front shocker top

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,949 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers smearing slightly

park brake travel high

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,138 miles

both front tyres cracking

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 10,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear wiper smearing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 7,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake high

Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,856 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake high

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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FG10 JVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FG10 JVJ, 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 FG10 JVJ registered?

FG10 JVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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