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GJ10 LBZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,236 mi
Last recorded26,236 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 26,236 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 26,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug possibly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,350 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 24,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,717 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 15,680 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,579 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 9,018 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in between the tread.

Offside Front tyre perished in between the tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 7,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 7,680 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 6,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 5,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,251 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 LBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

GJ10 LBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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