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EN59 VJJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN59 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 110,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 94,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

brake pedal rubber splitting

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

o/s/f seat belt slightly twisted

rear parking brake application uneven

rear washer not working

rear wiper splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,882 miles

both rear tyres perishing on tread area

brake pedal rubber splitting

coolant and oil levels low

Fail 2 Feb 2019 70,881 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on tread area

brake pedal rubber splitting

coolant and oil levels low

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 155/70 r13 75t (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (and inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (and inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (front pipe bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (and inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (and inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,951 miles

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

coolant level low

front exhaust mounting bracket snapped, but still supported

rear wiper splitting

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,654 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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EN59 VJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN59 VJJ, 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 EN59 VJJ registered?

EN59 VJJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2010.

Is EN59 VJJ safe to buy?

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