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KW59 GVX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,529 mi
Last recorded111,529 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 GVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 111,529 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 111,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 104,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 100,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 91,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,740 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,136 miles

e.m.l. on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 75,135 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l. on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,946 miles

e.m.l. on

exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2016 67,946 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

e.m.l. on

exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,948 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,564 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Damage to O/S/R Wheelarch.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,542 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH N/S Tyres worn to 3mm.

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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KW59 GVX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW59 GVX, 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 KW59 GVX registered?

KW59 GVX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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