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LA59 APK

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,816 mi
Last recorded40,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 APK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 40,816 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 40,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (165.60.14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 37,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is split (15") (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is split (21") (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (165.60.14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 35,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 31,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,397 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 29,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 28,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 28,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 23,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 18,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 7,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 6,060 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 APK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA59 APK, 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 LA59 APK registered?

LA59 APK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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