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OV59 YCL

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,269 mi
Last recorded166,269 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 YCL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 148,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,200 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,857 miles

Front recommend wheel alighnment after tyres

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

Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

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

fan belt noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,954 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,954 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,438 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished ( manufacturer code 0814 ).

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next connection to hose within the three curves before. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre getting worn inside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Changed bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished ( manufacturer code 0814 ).

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Plastic support from windscreen. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next connection to hose within the three curves before. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre getting worn inside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up fluid. (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,856 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 63,496 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,064 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,503 miles

rear tyres 2mm edges

Fail 30 Dec 2013 43,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres 2mm edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,648 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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OV59 YCL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV59 YCL, 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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OV59 YCL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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