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KW59 GWA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,899 mi
Last recorded55,899 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 GWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 55,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 55,898 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 55,032 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 53,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper strut mount bush/bearing worn

Front exhaust flexi poor

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 53,124 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper strut mount bush/bearing worn

Front exhaust flexi poor

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,836 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2021 35,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2020 30,237 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 30,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,963 miles

Central locking/door locking mechanisms defective but all doors can be opened and closed

Nearside Front outer sill damaged, in seat belt prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2018 24,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1557013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1557013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central locking/door locking mechanisms defective but all doors can be opened and closed

Nearside Front outer sill damaged, in seat belt prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 9,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 8,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 6,662 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 6,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GWA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 KW59 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

KW59 GWA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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