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GU10 HYN

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 HYN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 53,809 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 53,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 51,562 miles

Rear fog lamp switch works but sometimes sticks in (border line pass)

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 46,663 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,216 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 44,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,429 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,351 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 41,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,565 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,186 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,034 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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GU10 HYN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 GU10 HYN, 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 GU10 HYN registered?

GU10 HYN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2010.

Is GU10 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU10 HYN 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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