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LY59 JHX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,691 mi
Last recorded143,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 143,691 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,778 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,011 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,709 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,613 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,322 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 29,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,623 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)

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 JHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

LY59 JHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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