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GJ10 MKM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 MKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 59,710 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perish cracks outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 56,862 miles

Exhaust back box join corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 56,862 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust back box join corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close lower edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch sticky in operation

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,675 miles

Rear fog lamp switch sticky in operation

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 48,389 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 35,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 35,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,034 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (lower on inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,133 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 26,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,306 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,003 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 MKM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 MKM, 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 MKM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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