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GL10 BUO

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,543 mi
Last recorded54,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 BUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 54,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 54,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 50,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor effort recorded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,483 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside mirror cover damaged

vehicle underbody & components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,544 miles

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

Offside Mirror unit damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf+osf +perished (5.2.3 (e))

nsr+ost tyres perished

offside mirror cover damaged

wipers smeary but clear

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,533 miles

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

nsr +osr tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2019 46,514 miles

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

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

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges

nsr +osr tyres perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,566 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight exhaust blow rear clamp

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges & 2 mm

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,494 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 15,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL10 BUO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL10 BUO, 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 GL10 BUO registered?

GL10 BUO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2010.

Is GL10 BUO safe to buy?

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