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GL59 UMV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,393 mi
Last recorded136,393 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 136,393 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 117,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,209 miles

Offside Front smooth on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,359 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,638 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,048 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,177 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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GL59 UMV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL59 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

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

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