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GJ10 RBV

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,095 mi
Last recorded146,095 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 RBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 146,095 miles

Nearside Front top mount is slightly worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 70 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,132 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 137,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,920 miles

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

both front uper strut mounts or bearings have slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2022 113,920 miles

both front uper strut mounts or bearings have slight play

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre old and perished

Offside Rear tyre old and perished plus bits inside

exhaust mounting bracket broken away from pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit needs replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,056 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,377 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 RBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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