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KS59 YLA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,468 mi
Last recorded30,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 YLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 30,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 29,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 27,992 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,834 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET DETACHED FROM EXHAUST

Pass 3 Dec 2021 25,583 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2019 23,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe /middle silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2018 22,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Fail 12 Dec 2017 20,254 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticking on (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven snatching (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r tyre low pressure

o/s/r brake bind

wiper performance not assessed

Pass 17 Dec 2016 18,868 miles

brakes imbalance/distortion

foglight switch sticking

Fail 17 Dec 2016 18,868 miles

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

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

brakes imbalance/distortion

foglight switch sticking

o/s/r screw in tread,rears perished in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 17,484 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 17,484 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2013 13,741 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 13,741 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 11,557 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 YLA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YLA, 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 KS59 YLA?

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What year was KS59 YLA registered?

KS59 YLA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2010.

Is KS59 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 YLA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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