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GJ10 KCX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 KCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 86,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on both edges and cracking

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge looks close to cords

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,205 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,580 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,893 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 67,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,591 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf inner brake pad wearing thin

osr tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,643 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,376 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,201 miles

Both front tyres completely worn down on inside edge but is not considered to be primary tread, advise imediate replacement.

N/s/f tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm advise imediate replacement.

O/s/f tyre on 2mm

Slight play in both front upper strut mounts when vehicle suspension is unloaded, no play found once vehicle suspension was loaded.

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 KCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

GJ10 KCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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