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HK59 YWJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,453 mi
Last recorded38,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 38,453 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 38,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,386 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 36,386 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2023 32,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 32,962 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 30,098 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 30,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,674 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting bracket insecure.

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar link joint gaiter twisted.

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,423 miles

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

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 YWJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK59 YWJ?

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What year was HK59 YWJ registered?

HK59 YWJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2010.

Is HK59 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK59 YWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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