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GL59 YUJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 29,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 28,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 27,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,712 miles

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

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

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,690 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 24,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorting

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

tyre deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 15,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jan 2014 15,370 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,422 miles

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

Offside 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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GL59 YUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

GL59 YUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2010.

Is GL59 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 YUJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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