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LY59 GVR

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 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

RegistrationLY59 GVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 41,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 38,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 37,257 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 37,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner quarter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 21,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 19,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 19,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 15,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,075 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,565 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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LY59 GVR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 GVR, 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 LY59 GVR registered?

LY59 GVR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is LY59 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 GVR 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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