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LA59 HMH

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,478 mi
Last recorded70,478 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

back box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 70,478 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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,118 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 68,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 64,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting worn excessive free movement detected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,407 miles

near side front inner cv boot weeping grease

Fail 17 Mar 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

near side front inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe at flexible gauze broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14-75t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,324 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 47,193 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,788 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked on both edges

Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres heavily cracked on both edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,126 miles

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

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

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 HMH is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

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

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