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LV10 GJF

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

64,064 mi
Last recorded64,064 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 GJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 64,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 64,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,524 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 63,524 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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,265 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 58,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 55,553 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 55,553 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 50,961 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,302 miles

Front exhaust bracket split

Offside Front tyre badly worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front exhaust bracket split

Offside Front tyre badly worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 36,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,195 miles

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,935 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,935 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 17,148 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

recomend traking check/adjustment after tyre replacement

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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LV10 GJF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LV10 GJF, 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 LV10 GJF registered?

LV10 GJF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is LV10 GJF safe to buy?

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