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LY59 KSU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,803 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,065 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,497 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,262 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 26,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,579 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 KSU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

Is LY59 KSU safe to buy?

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