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GJ10 VVB

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,824 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,824 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,202 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 55,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,812 miles

Front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,202 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,531 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 VVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

GJ10 VVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is GJ10 VVB safe to buy?

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