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LA59 HKY

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,958 mi
Last recorded51,958 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,958 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 51,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,675 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 40,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to middle box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,586 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 34,550 miles

2 x Front tyres worn (165/60x14

Fail 28 Dec 2019 34,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 x Front tyres worn (165/60x14

Pass 14 Dec 2018 31,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 27,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 23,761 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 19,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 19,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 9,079 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 HKY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

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

Is LA59 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 HKY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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