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BT59 MPX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around outside circumference tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 121,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Around outside circumference tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Has been over heated ! (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 117,619 miles

Emissions not tested No Lambda reading on test, exhaust system detached at front. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside and outside edges, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't switch off, (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,989 miles

Front section of exhaust metal mounting bracket broken off exhaust

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to see/inspect front outer brake pads

Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front section of exhaust metal mounting bracket broken off exhaust

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to see/inspect front outer brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 112,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (SHOCKER TOP) (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (SHOCKER TOP) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 64,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 64,950 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low, 1.4mm of legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,988 miles

front exhaust hanger snapped

nsf tyre worn slight on edges

osf tyre worn slight on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,976 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,902 miles

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

ns and os fronrt lower arm bushes splitting

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 MPX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT59 MPX, 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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BT59 MPX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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