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GL59 UMJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,706 mi
Last recorded58,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 UMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 58,706 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,240 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,779 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 57,152 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,217 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,517 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,517 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,834 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,557 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,557 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,346 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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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GL59 UMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 GL59 UMJ, 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 GL59 UMJ registered?

GL59 UMJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is GL59 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 UMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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