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GJ10 VUA

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,438 miles

one washer jet working clear's screen on both sides

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,035 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,035 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,986 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,883 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 19,030 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,895 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 VUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUA, 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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What year was GJ10 VUA registered?

GJ10 VUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is GJ10 VUA safe to buy?

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