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J111 KGC

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 KGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 70,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 70,852 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 63,343 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 63,257 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,056 miles

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

Nearside handbrake only just meets requirements

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside handbrake only just meets requirements

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,839 miles

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirement

Pass 13 Jan 2021 31,048 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 31,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,269 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front top shock absorber mount has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2018 12,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and wearing on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 12,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and wearing on both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 12,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,555 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 7,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 5,122 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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J111 KGC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J111 KGC, 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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J111 KGC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2010.

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