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PJ59 ELC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,055 mi
Last recorded26,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ELC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 26,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 23,921 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 23,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring regulator broken corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 18,978 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 18,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 16,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 16,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,666 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 14,666 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 13,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 11,574 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 11,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 9,318 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 9,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 9,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 7,557 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 7,551 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 5,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 4,022 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 3,532 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 2,980 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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PJ59 ELC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ59 ELC, 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 PJ59 ELC registered?

PJ59 ELC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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