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GJ10 VUC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,817 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 84,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,704 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 78,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 72,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 72,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 60,458 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 60,458 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 47,276 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 47,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 37,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,736 miles

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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 VUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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