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MT59 GKF

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 GKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,968 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 83,827 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,076 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing creaking on lock to lock

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing creaking on lock to lock

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,132 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,430 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top shocker mount bearing has slight up and down movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top shocker mount bearing has slight up and down movement

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,120 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,212 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,896 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,201 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 17,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight damage showing on n/s outer sill panel

Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight damage showing on n/s outer sill panel

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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MT59 GKF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT59 GKF, 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 MT59 GKF registered?

MT59 GKF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is MT59 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 GKF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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