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MW59 PXA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,879 mi
Last recorded129,879 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 PXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,879 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,757 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch & door damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,001 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch & door damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,801 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,697 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 56,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,133 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,133 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,654 miles

bracket snapped on middle part of exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2014 46,654 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

bracket snapped on middle part of exhaust

Fail 7 Feb 2013 39,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front strut tops have play

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,092 miles

both front strut tops have play

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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MW59 PXA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW59 PXA, 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 MW59 PXA registered?

MW59 PXA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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