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LY59 JLU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,168 mi
Last recorded55,168 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 JLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 55,168 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,608 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 40,608 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,972 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 35,968 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 25,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger airbag turned off at test

Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 9,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,065 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 JLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU?

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What year was LY59 JLU registered?

LY59 JLU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 February 2010.

Is LY59 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 JLU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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