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GF59 XVJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,414 mi
Last recorded54,414 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,496 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2023 47,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 47,286 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 41,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 41,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking /2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 35,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket corroded and slightly insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,474 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 32,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 20,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 12,792 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 10,107 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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GF59 XVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF59 XVJ, 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 GF59 XVJ registered?

GF59 XVJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is GF59 XVJ safe to buy?

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