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GJ10 KOD

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,682 mi
Last recorded78,682 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 KOD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,682 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,305 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,106 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,736 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,736 miles

Exhaust centre pipe mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,077 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 KOD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

GJ10 KOD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is GJ10 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ10 KOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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