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LA59 HLZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 HLZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 37,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirror's casing missing.

rear bumper damaged/insecure.

Fail 3 Feb 2026 37,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both wing mirror's casing missing.

rear bumper damaged/insecure.

Pass 1 Feb 2025 34,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Fail 1 Feb 2025 34,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,466 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,044 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 29,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,563 miles

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))

Rear bumper is damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,260 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 23,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 20,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 16,823 miles

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

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

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

nsf/osf suspension top mount/bush slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2018 11,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 7,498 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 6,621 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 5,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 4,986 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 4,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 4,062 miles

Offside door mirror outer cover damaged!

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 HLZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

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

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