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GV59 UTG

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,251 mi
Last recorded89,251 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UTG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,251 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter, sump and pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,061 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (155/70r13t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (155/70r13t) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,060 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (155/70r13t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (155/70r13t) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,486 miles

N/S/F Inner CV boot weeping grease from clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 81% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,205 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,575 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 48,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,647 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 12,391 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 UTG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV59 UTG, 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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GV59 UTG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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