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GJ10 XGW

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,427 mi
Last recorded12,427 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 XGW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 12,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 12,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 11,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 11,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 10,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021
Fail 16 Mar 2021

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 9,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 8,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 7,164 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 4,903 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 3,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 3,935 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 XGW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ10 XGW registered?

GJ10 XGW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is GJ10 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ10 XGW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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