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GJ10 EWL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 EWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,065 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both shock absorber top mounts slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 62,065 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both shock absorber top mounts slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,265 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 46,349 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,353 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 38,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,306 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,815 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,753 miles

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

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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GJ10 EWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GJ10 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

GJ10 EWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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