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LY59 GVM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,191 mi
Last recorded40,191 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 39,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 36,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 34,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 33,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 30,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 28,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 25,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,566 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 13,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LY59 GVM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black 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 LY59 GVM, 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 LY59 GVM?

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What year was LY59 GVM registered?

LY59 GVM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is LY59 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 GVM 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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