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LA59 HJZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,946 mi
Last recorded21,946 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 21,946 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 21,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 20,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 19,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 18,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 16,918 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 16,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 15,593 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 15,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 14,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 13,701 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 13,701 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 12,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 11,453 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,333 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 10,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 4,182 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 HJZ 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

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

Is LA59 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 HJZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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