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GV59 XZZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,050 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,093 miles

free play clutch pedal top section.

n/s/r tyre 1.6 to 2mm and signs of cracking/perished.

pin hole n/s/f inner cv boot.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

small split drivers wiper blade.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,193 miles

both rear tyre valves perished.

clutch pedal heavy.

front exhaust flexi worn.

n/s/r tyre 2mm.

oil leak possible filter/oil pressure switch.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre valves perished.

clutch pedal heavy.

front exhaust flexi worn.

n/s/r tyre 2mm.

oil leak possible filter/oil pressure switch.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,642 miles

nearside front door not opening from outside intermitently

Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,564 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front door not opening from outside intermitently

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,789 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 44,763 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,542 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on tread/n/s/r nails x3

Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

front reg plate cracked/becoming insecure

rear tyres cracking on tread/n/s/r nails x3

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,847 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XZZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

GV59 XZZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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