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ST10 GVM

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 GVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 55,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 34% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Front Upper play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear brake lag - 22%

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,755 miles

Front Upper slight play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum 30% limit

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn / out of shape inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper slight play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake lag on maximum 30% limit

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked, wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,047 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside mirror capping missing

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

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

nsr / osr tyres cracking and starting to perish on outer edge and sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,961 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and various rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded/brackets broken

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 25 Aug 2023 45,961 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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and various rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded/brackets broken

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,787 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,374 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,374 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 32,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,238 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,163 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 15,388 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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ST10 GVM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 ST10 GVM, 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 ST10 GVM registered?

ST10 GVM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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