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GJ10 ZGB

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,530 mi
Last recorded54,530 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 ZGB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 54,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (delaminated) (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 45,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 45,830 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,574 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,576 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,664 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,430 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,068 miles

Both front wiperfs split but still clear the screen

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 ZGB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

GJ10 ZGB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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