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LP59 BUV

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 BUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,555 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 95,858 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 93,832 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 92,214 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,307 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,426 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,168 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,533 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,438 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 41,434 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 BUV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BUV, 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 LP59 BUV registered?

LP59 BUV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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