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MW59 YVA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 YVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 78,982 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 78,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 73,933 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 73,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 71,496 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,674 miles

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 22 Dec 2021 57,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in tread also worn tom wear bar in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 57,382 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in tread also worn tom wear bar in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,102 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 48,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn through to cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,316 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 40,316 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 30,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 30,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 29,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 24,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 11,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YVA 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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

MW59 YVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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