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GY59 ZLZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,814 miles

Front Suspension top mounting slightly worn - Both sides

Fail 6 Oct 2025 115,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension top mounting slightly worn - Both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,072 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges.

knocking from front suspension

Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald on outer edges.

knocking from front suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,491 miles

long travel to handbrake lever.

Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,491 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements also has sharp edge (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

long travel to handbrake lever.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 81,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 61,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 51,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,975 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Offside windscreen washer requires attention

Fail 7 Mar 2015 29,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Offside windscreen washer requires attention

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,134 miles

Minor chips in screen

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Wet Test

Fail 14 Feb 2014 24,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Minor chips in screen

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Wet Test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 19,245 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Stone damage to treads

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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GY59 ZLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY59 ZLZ, 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 GY59 ZLZ registered?

GY59 ZLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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