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MW59 WUC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,228 mi
Last recorded110,228 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 WUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 110,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 110,228 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on brake pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating affecting some letters. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,870 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack/damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion to pipe going to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,409 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,244 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 95,244 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 89,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 89,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,344 miles

Central Front cracked number plate

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

engine oil low topped up, slight engine oil leak front of engine

Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside front brakes pulling to the right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front cracked number plate

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine oil low topped up, slight engine oil leak front of engine

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,413 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,052 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,052 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,719 miles

Centre Front weld broken exhaust mount

Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damage to number plate (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres wearing thin 4mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades split, rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 40,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,958 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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MW59 WUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 WUC, 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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MW59 WUC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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