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GF10 VAV

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 VAV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 88,531 miles

Front Air con leak

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,096 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 88,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 82,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,164 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 78,164 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,179 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust support broken

Fail 8 May 2018 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust support broken

Pass 17 May 2017 48,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,557 miles

nearside front tyre just on legal limit and badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2015 24,973 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front wipers splitting

Pass 16 May 2014 20,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 15,185 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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GF10 VAV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 GF10 VAV, 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 GF10 VAV registered?

GF10 VAV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is GF10 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF10 VAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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