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HK59 ERU

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 ERU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,206 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,126 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 114,865 miles

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

Rear Bumper Screwed NS & OS

Fail 28 Sep 2024 114,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper Screwed NS & OS

Fail 9 Sep 2024 114,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

cv boot poor condition

n/s rear tyre slight perished

oil leak

rear bumper poor condition n/s and o/s

rear o/s tail poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,527 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer cv gaiter leaking grease but still preventing ingress

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,527 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer cv gaiter leaking grease but still preventing ingress

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,350 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 87,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 82,555 miles

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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both aimed off screen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads very thin and discs badly worn

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,004 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 6.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 165/60/14 75H.

Fail 15 Dec 2018 76,004 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 6.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 165/60/14 75H.

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,741 miles

exhaust front mounting broken but still supports exhaust.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 165/65/14 75H.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 59,256 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 165/60/14 75H.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 59,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 165/60/14 75H.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,711 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease around clip

Fail 5 Dec 2015 50,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner leaking grease around clip

both rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 3mm 165/60R14 75H

Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S inner boot weeping

Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S inner boot weeping

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 ERU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HK59 ERU, 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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HK59 ERU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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