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GV59 PGU

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,591 mi
Last recorded40,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 PGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 40,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 38,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 33,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 33,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,344 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 29,344 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 25,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,319 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,996 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2016 11,996 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear stop light not working

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,919 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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GV59 PGU 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 GV59 PGU, 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 GV59 PGU registered?

GV59 PGU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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