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GJ10 ATU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 ATU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,569 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 45,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,191 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 43,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 42,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 40,967 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,663 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

brake lights slow coming on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,725 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 37,452 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 37,452 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 31,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,089 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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GJ10 ATU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ10 ATU, 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 GJ10 ATU registered?

GJ10 ATU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is GJ10 ATU safe to buy?

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