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KS59 KBJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,239 mi
Last recorded99,239 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,239 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 99,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2024 93,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 93,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,030 miles

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

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,922 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mounting weakend

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2021 64,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mounting weakend

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 53,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 49,577 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 37,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 30,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,136 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inside and outside edges

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 KBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KS59 KBJ, 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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KS59 KBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2010.

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