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GU10 HYX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,700 mi
Last recorded69,700 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 HYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 69,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,639 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around pump and or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wet mot ......bonnet secondary catch stiff ...

Fail 9 Jul 2024 53,951 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wet mot ......bonnet secondary catch stiff ...

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,347 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 41,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Sticking (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 36,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 28,953 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs getting thin

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

Pass 12 May 2017 21,937 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2016 17,666 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 6 May 2015 14,968 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyres are cracking on the edges of the tread

Offside rear tyre has a piece missing from the outer sidewall

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

Fail 6 May 2015 14,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear and nearside front tyres are cracking on the edges of the tread

Offside rear tyre has aq piece missin g from the outer sidewall

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 11,851 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,279 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 HYX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

GU10 HYX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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