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GD59 EXP

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,820 mi
Last recorded176,820 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 EXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2025 176,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 174,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 166,793 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2023 166,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,356 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 164,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 156,997 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 156,997 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 152,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 148,760 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2019 148,760 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 144,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,356 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,597 miles

fog light switch sticks somtimes

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,622 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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GD59 EXP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GD59 EXP, 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 GD59 EXP registered?

GD59 EXP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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