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GU10 HYY

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 HYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 100,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,538 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts slight play, both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm & heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm & heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,709 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine squealing on start up / suspect alternator or belt adjustment

Fail 3 Aug 2022 98,709 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine squealing on start up / suspect alternator or belt adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 95,738 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 90,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,228 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 86,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,206 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine [sump] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe above the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 62,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,716 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,716 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,431 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,296 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 HYY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

GU10 HYY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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