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LA59 HJO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,874 mi
Last recorded71,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 HJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,952 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear ( Tailgate Light Lens Damaged )

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 65,952 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear ( Tailgate Light Lens Damaged )

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Both N/S and O/S ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 49,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,382 miles

Front Tyres Age Cracking In Tread

Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,493 miles

both front McPherson strut tops have a slight play in them

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,264 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil level over max level

Fail 2 Feb 2015 31,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,305 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 25,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,205 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 HJO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

LA59 HJO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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