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LY59 KRJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,564 mi
Last recorded44,564 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,884 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 40,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter requires new clip

Pass 31 Jan 2022 38,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 60 14 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 33,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 30,150 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 30,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,028 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,342 miles

rear fog switch fault

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 18,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,485 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 KRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

LY59 KRJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is LY59 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 KRJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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