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LA59 AOU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 AOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,295 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 100,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,524 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,524 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,066 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner edge low

Offside Front inner edge low

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,066 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner edge low

Offside Front inner edge low

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,584 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,369 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,327 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,493 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,710 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,599 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 45,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,077 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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LA59 AOU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LA59 AOU, 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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LA59 AOU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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