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YH10 GJU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 GJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,395 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 60,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 37,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Lock/ release mechanism jammed do to ingress of sand. Rectified. (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Lock/ release mechanism jammed do to ingress of sand. Rectified. (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,270 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 30,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 23,676 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,802 miles

Left front tyre outer wall scuffed due to kirbing.

Left front wheel trim slightly damaged due to kirbing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,802 miles

Left front tyre outer wall scuffed due to kirbing.

Left front wheel trim slightly damaged due to kirbing.

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

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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YH10 GJU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH10 GJU, 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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YH10 GJU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2010.

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