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GJ10 RCU

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,842 mi
Last recorded37,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 RCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 36,625 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 36,616 miles

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

Rear wheels tight to turn by hand

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,885 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 35,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,606 miles

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,175 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 21,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,773 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 17,773 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)

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 RCU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 RCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ10 RCU registered?

GJ10 RCU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2010.

Is GJ10 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ10 RCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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