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LV10 GJK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,068 mi
Last recorded106,068 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 GJK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 101,757 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pads not checked due to restricted view

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,316 miles

Engine oil low

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil low

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,239 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil light flashed on

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,069 miles

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Mar 2022 88,001 miles

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

Nearside handbrake weak

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

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake weak

Pass 14 Mar 2020 79,744 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,553 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish between tread pattern.

Central Front Exhaust mount breaking.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish between tread pattern.

Central Front Exhaust mount breaking.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,149 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

tailgate handle seizing up

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid adjusted 1 jet other 1 blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

tailgate handle seizing up

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,814 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 GJK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJK, 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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LV10 GJK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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