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HW59 LSE

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 LSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Phase sensor o ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning Key fixed in ignition (7.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 101,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Phase sensor o ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning Key fixed in ignition (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 96,632 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,143 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 92,143 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Punctured and loosing air

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,364 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,838 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,614 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,381 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2017 52,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,303 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, still fully supporting the exhaust when examined

Fail 18 Jan 2016 45,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, still fully supporting the exhaust when examined

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,625 miles

front wipers rubbers starting to split

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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HW59 LSE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW59 LSE, 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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HW59 LSE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2010.

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