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BT59 HWR

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,924 mi
Last recorded22,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 22,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 22,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 22,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 22,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 21,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 20,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 19,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 19,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 17,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 15,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 12,317 miles

slight play in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 21 Jan 2015 10,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside wiper worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 6,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 6,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BT59 HWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT59 HWR, 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 BT59 HWR registered?

BT59 HWR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is BT59 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 HWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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