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HG59 XOJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 XOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,299 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front exhaust hanger corroded

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

O/S/R & N/S/R drums brake drum back plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 85,299 miles

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))

Engine sump corroded

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/R & N/S/R drums brake drum back plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 81,720 miles

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake component mounting plate corroded, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at union with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at union with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake component mounting plate corroded, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 76,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel on hand brake high. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,200 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 56,197 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,524 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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HG59 XOJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG59 XOJ, 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 HG59 XOJ registered?

HG59 XOJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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