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GJ10 VKE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 126,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,367 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 117,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,932 miles

Covers fitted

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

Nearside front brake disc has slight fluctuation

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,406 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,406 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2017 70,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both s16 & s23 wipers (8.2.2)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,496 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front exhaust pipe mount broken but system still supported

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,812 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 VKE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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