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HK59 EKJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,176 mi
Last recorded62,176 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 62,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 57,607 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 57,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired under light unit part of panel sticks out (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi to central silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,998 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,836 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 38,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 34,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 31,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition perishing no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,331 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,928 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,346 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2013 11,709 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 11,709 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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HK59 EKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK59 EKJ, 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 HK59 EKJ registered?

HK59 EKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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