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MW59 WTU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 WTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 119,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 119,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F Inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,125 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 108,125 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 97,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 97,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,333 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,333 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 83,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,130 miles

Front Coolant leak Engine Sump corroded and leaking oil ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,130 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Front Coolant leak Engine Sump corroded and leaking oil ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,626 miles

Exhaust centre section , front steel mount (part of exhaust) corroded and detatched from system , but still securing exhaust system

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

MW59 WTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2010.

Is MW59 WTU safe to buy?

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