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KS59 KAO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,738 mi
Last recorded54,738 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 KAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 52,997 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,268 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,937 miles

Both rear tyres perishing between treads

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 47,937 miles

Both rear tyres perishing between treads

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,068 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,466 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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KS59 KAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS59 KAO, 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 KS59 KAO registered?

KS59 KAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is KS59 KAO safe to buy?

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