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LP59 AUT

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,638 mi
Last recorded72,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 AUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,018 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 72,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,193 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to assess front brake pad wear

Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to assess front brake pad wear

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,659 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Feb 2018 56,658 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,854 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 21,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,986 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 15,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LP59 AUT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP59 AUT, 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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LP59 AUT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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