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GU10 LHM

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,571 mi
Last recorded82,571 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 82,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,736 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to strut mount , both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 80,736 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to strut mount , both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,067 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,068 miles

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,811 miles

front exhaust blow at mount

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,015 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,568 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 39,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,981 miles

advise front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 LHM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU10 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

GU10 LHM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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