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GU10 YJH

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 YJH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 78,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 75,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty with none use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 68,701 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty with none use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,294 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,142 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,457 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four road tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,871 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 37,871 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,196 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 YJH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

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

Is GU10 YJH safe to buy?

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