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GJ10 KOA

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,119 mi
Last recorded23,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 KOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 23,119 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 20,857 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 20,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a pin hole starting to lose grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 17,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 14,537 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 14,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 12,147 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 12,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 9,163 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded through away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 7,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 6,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 6,457 miles

front exhaust mounting rusted away from pipe

handbrake efficiency lower than i would expect

Pass 24 Feb 2017 5,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 5,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 5,138 miles

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen

both front and both rear tyres old and perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 4,341 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 3,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 3,028 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 KOA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 GJ10 KOA, 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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GJ10 KOA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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