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LY59 KRV

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,680 miles

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

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

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,584 miles

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

Hand brake slightly too high

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,577 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hand brake slightly too high

Nearside Front Top mount slight play

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,697 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 48,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,472 miles

Drive belt / pulley noisy , may need adjustment or repair..

Parking lever travel, needs adjustment or repair..

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,298 miles

Engine serpentine belt noisy..

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment / repair.. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

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

Rear Upper brake light not working

excessive hand brake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

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

Rear Upper brake light not working

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,632 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 13,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,040 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 KRV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

LY59 KRV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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