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MJ10 GPE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,622 mi
Last recorded65,622 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 GPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 65,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 65,622 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 60,636 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 57,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 53,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 53,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 50,466 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,969 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

drivers seat base right hand front mount leg corroding

exhaust front cradle detached but secure

nearside front tyre tread depth low. 155/70/13

offside rear brake pipe corroding at end

oil leak at sump, leaking though sump pan

Pass 9 May 2018 38,487 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front number plate small crack

general under body corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

seat frame offside front corroding

Pass 5 May 2017 34,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat, front outer bracket corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 34,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front seat, front outer bracket corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2mm 155/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 22,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 17,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,233 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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MJ10 GPE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ10 GPE, 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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MJ10 GPE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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