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HK59 NUC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,639 mi
Last recorded52,639 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,639 miles

TRE dust covers perished

exhaust corroded

number plates deteriorating

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 9 Dec 2024 50,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 46,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,462 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Jan 2022 43,462 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 32,084 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,410 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 24,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,236 miles

all 4 tyres low on inside edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 21,236 miles

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

all 4 tyres low on inside edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,640 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 17,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,184 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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HK59 NUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

HK59 NUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is HK59 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK59 NUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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