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GD59 MVC

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,950 mi
Last recorded46,950 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 MVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,025 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached, but still supportive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 155/70 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm, ball joint boot not fitted correctly, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,491 miles

Coolant tank empty

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot flicking grease from under clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, down to wear bars (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 29,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant tank empty

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot flicking grease from under clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, down to wear bars (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 24,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 24,272 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 15,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball join dust cover perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 5,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 4,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 4,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 3,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 3,258 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 2,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 2,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 2,106 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 1,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

slight fog lamp switch fault

Pass 20 Feb 2013 1,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

slight fog lamp switch fault

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 MVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MVC, 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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GD59 MVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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