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GJ10 TUU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,494 mi
Last recorded123,494 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 TUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Witness mark of exhaust leak on previous repair to join between centre pipe and tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole on inner drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe between flexy hose and wheel cylinder starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe between flexy hose and wheel cylinder starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 121,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Witness mark of exhaust leak on previous repair to join between centre pipe and tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole on inner drive shaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe between flexy hose and wheel cylinder starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inside and outside edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe between flexy hose and wheel cylinder starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,694 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in inner driveshaft cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to deteriorate/perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly lagging in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to deteriorate/perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight free play in ball joint only with steering in certain positions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tailpipe slight leak and corrosion hole close to joint with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover perished and split, but still preventing ingress if dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover perished and split, but still preventing ingress if dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit generally over all tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit generally over all tread area and slightly more on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 109,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear end of front to rear metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tailpipe slight leak and corrosion hole close to joint with centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover perished and split, but still preventing ingress if dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint cover perished and split, but still preventing ingress if dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit generally over all tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit generally over all tread area and slightly more on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint rubber cover starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint rubber cover starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,977 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,821 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly, not enough to read on brake meter with brake pedal released

Oil leak oil leak from front of sump which is heavily corroded ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,257 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 59,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,067 miles

front exhaust mount broken. system still supported.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,001 miles

Cut in tread of nearside rear tyre, not deep enough to reach cords

Front exhaust mounting broken

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 43,001 miles

Cut in tread of nearside rear tyre, not deep enough to reach cords

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,415 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 TUU 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 68.4%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2010.

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