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HK59 UKU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 57,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,005 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 43,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,319 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 22,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,788 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 UKU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 HK59 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

HK59 UKU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is HK59 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK59 UKU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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