CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW59 YBV

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,164 mi
Last recorded66,164 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 YBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,164 miles

Exhaust knocking on osr spring

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot pinhole leak, no grease leaking

Nearside Front NSF track rod end bush perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded/side sills

Fail 10 Feb 2025 66,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded/side sills

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 64,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,529 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,722 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 55,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,017 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 53,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slightly wearing on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

slight damage to offside headlamp (headlamp is still secure)

slight damage to offside part of front bumper

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,348 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 19,836 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)

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW59 YBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YBV, 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 KW59 YBV?

You can check the full history of KW59 YBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW59 YBV registered?

KW59 YBV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2010.

Is KW59 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW59 YBV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW59 YBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW59 YBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.