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LY59 KRF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,404 mi
Last recorded68,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 68,404 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 68,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 lamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 @4mm (5.2.3 (e))

all road tyres severely cracking no cords or ply

clutch worn biting low

Fail 24 Jan 2025 67,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 @4mm (5.2.3 (e))

all road tyres severely cracking no cords or ply

clutch worn biting low

Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 64,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 64,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,539 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 41,539 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 41,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,077 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,075 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,062 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

Fail 20 Jan 2014 15,062 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)

nsf tyre side wall damage

Pass 15 Jan 2013 9,085 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 KRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY59 KRF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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