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GL10 KYU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,486 mi
Last recorded123,486 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 KYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 123,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation doesn't always operate immediately when brake pedal applied (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no hold down bracket on the side of the battery incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has cuts but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal very stiff action

uneven braking front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2020 121,557 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated allowing grease to escape although still seems to be preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 121,557 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated allowing grease to escape although still seems to be preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 118,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 112,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner section of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,634 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 91,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 91,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KYU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GL10 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

GL10 KYU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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