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GU10 HYP

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,416 mi
Last recorded234,416 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 HYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 234,416 miles

Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 31 Jan 2023 234,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL ON MIN. ENGINE/ GEARBOX HAVE SLIGHT OIL LEAKS AND OIL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BALD ON INNER EDGE 155/70/13t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mmBALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 220,056 miles

Engine oil close to / on minimum

Fail 10 Jan 2022 220,056 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil close to / on minimum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer(significant leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Detached(corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer(significant leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 206,811 miles

155/70R13

Front exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald edges(2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Movement in top strut mount

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald edges(2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 193,312 miles

Front exhaust mount detached & ineffective(corrosion)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 193,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn thru (1.1.2 (c))

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

Clutch pedal worn thru

Front exhaust mount detached & ineffective(corrosion)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 176,499 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MIN, TOPPED UP

FRONT exhaust bracket detached.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 15,938 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED

NO OIL ON ENGINE DIPSTICK, TOPPED UP TO MIN.

Oil leak LEAKS ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13t (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2017 135,697 miles

Battery insecure AND TERMINALS LOOSE (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND TREAD CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13t (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,601 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached (corrosion) & ineffective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** 155/70TR13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 117,413 miles

All position lamps not working *** ALL *** (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working *** BOTH *** (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mount detached (corrosion) & ineffective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ON LIMIT *** 155/70TR13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,427 miles

Front exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,903 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting detached(corrosion)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HYP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYP, 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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GU10 HYP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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