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GV10 XJT

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,669 mi
Last recorded25,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 XJT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 25,669 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 25,668 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,420 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking perished on sidewall (14 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 24,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,244 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 19,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,873 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 12,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,750 miles

Aim on lower-most limits

Front plate delaminated - still legible

Fail 24 Jul 2014 9,750 miles

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

Aim on lower-most limits

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 7,063 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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GV10 XJT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV10 XJT, 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 GV10 XJT registered?

GV10 XJT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is GV10 XJT safe to buy?

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