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LY59 GWK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 113,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 108,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 102,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,057 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,512 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,766 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 47,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 39,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,028 miles

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 9 Jan 2013 21,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

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 GWK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LY59 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

LY59 GWK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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