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LO59 NBF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 NBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2025 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 65,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 65,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,316 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear tyres cracking

wear both front strut top mountings

Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

bonnet secondary catch seized open

both front tyres deeply cracked no cords visible

offside front tyre low inner edge

rear tyres cracking

wear both front strut top mountings

Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,959 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres cracking

bonnet secondary catch seized open

Fail 15 Oct 2018 41,846 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres cracking

bonnet secondary catch seized open

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 22,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 13,617 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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LO59 NBF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red 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 LO59 NBF, 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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LO59 NBF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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