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LY59 KSN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,320 mi
Last recorded65,320 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 65,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 47,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 41,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,852 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,218 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,457 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 26,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,255 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 16,876 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)

front brake pads worn low asap

front tyres on 2.5mil

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,876 miles

front brake pads worn low asap

front tyres on 2.5mil

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 KSN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

LY59 KSN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is LY59 KSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 KSN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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