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MM59 BWL

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM59 BWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 124,714 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 113,088 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,736 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,451 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,054 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,054 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,702 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 33,761 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,675 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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MM59 BWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 MM59 BWL, 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 MM59 BWL registered?

MM59 BWL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is MM59 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM59 BWL 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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