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GY10 LJA

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,393 mi
Last recorded103,393 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 LJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,393 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR BODY DAMAGE

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,064 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 91,064 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 71,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 68,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 68,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced impact damaged and holed above rear exhaust box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 65,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,982 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,982 miles

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

front exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken away

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,730 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 25,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GY10 LJA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GY10 LJA, 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 GY10 LJA registered?

GY10 LJA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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