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FG10 MGJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,025 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,622 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,596 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 72,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,499 miles

Osf seat belt poor

Pass 3 May 2019 60,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 60,356 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2018 51,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,313 miles

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

all wipers smearing

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,069 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked all around sidewalls

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, close to limit

Fail 28 Apr 2016 37,069 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37%, o/s poorest (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracked all around sidewalls

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, close to limit

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48%, o/s poorest (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,812 miles

rear wiper smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,902 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 May 2013 5,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 5,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 5,430 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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FG10 MGJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

FG10 MGJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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