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Y18 GAK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 GAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,475 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 89,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,923 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge ( Advise tracking checked and adjusted as req'd )

Front exhaust metal mount has broken off of exhaust pipe, Req's welding back on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,923 miles

Both front tyres are wearing more on the inner edge ( Advise tracking checked and adjusted as req'd )

Front exhaust metal mount has broken off of exhaust pipe, Req's welding back on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre inner part of tread is uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2020 56,186 miles

front wheel trims damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2020 56,186 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front wheel trims damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 47,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,343 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,343 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 23,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y18 GAK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 Y18 GAK, 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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Y18 GAK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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