CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM59 KUA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,817 mi
Last recorded38,817 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM59 KUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 38,817 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 36,989 miles

Front Inner Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 35,270 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,916 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,617 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 30,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,609 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,650 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 24,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,136 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 21,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front close to wear bars ie 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 13,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 13,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 8,491 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 6,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 4,713 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM59 KUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 KUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM59 KUA?

You can check the full history of MM59 KUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM59 KUA registered?

MM59 KUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is MM59 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM59 KUA 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.

Does MM59 KUA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM59 KUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.