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LA59 HMF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 72,519 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 64,698 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 64,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 56,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 56,338 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))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,750 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,017 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 42,017 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,520 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 31,516 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 30,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,349 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,349 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 25,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,644 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

small cracks in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

small cracks in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 12,281 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 HMF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

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

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