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LP59 DLU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 DLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,752 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 79,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 71,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 65,879 miles

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 61,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 55,706 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel speed censor (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,710 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 43,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,930 miles

off side front wheel bearing has very minor play

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,478 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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LP59 DLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

LP59 DLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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