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GL59 XRG

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,571 mi
Last recorded33,571 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,836 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 27,338 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 27,338 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,791 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 20,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 18,229 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear inside edge. (165 60 14)

Rear brake application uneven on rate of increase.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,034 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XRG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

GL59 XRG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is GL59 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 XRG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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