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LP59 DMU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,378 mi
Last recorded29,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 29,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 26,393 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 25,876 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2022 24,799 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 23,488 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticking (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,588 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

Both rear tyres perishing inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,610 miles

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

both front tyres getting low in tread worn on edges and cracking in sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2017 15,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 12,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 6,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 5,448 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 DMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LP59 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

LP59 DMU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is LP59 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP59 DMU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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