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LP59 GHJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,952 mi
Last recorded48,952 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 GHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 42,157 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 42,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 41,838 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 41,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn and wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

steel wheel has damage

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 6,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 5,690 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 GHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP59 GHJ?

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What year was LP59 GHJ registered?

LP59 GHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is LP59 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP59 GHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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