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GL59 YTH

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,794 mi
Last recorded108,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YTH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 108,794 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 108,783 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO EXCESSIVELY BINDING O/S/F BRAKE- MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID PROVIDED BY EITHER WASHER (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING DETACHED FROM EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT-TO-REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPE CORRODED TOWARDS REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED DUE TO EXCESSIVELY BINDING BRAKE

Pass 18 Jan 2025 99,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,691 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,681 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 96,681 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,342 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,843 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 62,843 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

parking brake lazy 17%

Pass 17 Jan 2015 47,480 miles

N/s/f wiper blade end split

N/s/r tyre perishing and slightly lifted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,860 miles

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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GL59 YTH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL59 YTH, 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 GL59 YTH registered?

GL59 YTH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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