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GV59 UTJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,824 mi
Last recorded53,824 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 53,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 53,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 52,690 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread, heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 50,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe hanger broken, but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 50,551 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe hanger broken, but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 49,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,394 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,685 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 17,410 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 UTJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 GV59 UTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV59 UTJ registered?

GV59 UTJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 February 2010.

Is GV59 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 UTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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