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PJ59 XNU

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,532 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,560 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 23,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount bush has slight play.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount bush has slight play.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 13,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 12,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 11,890 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 11,890 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 11,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 10,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 10,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 7,651 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 7,651 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 6,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 6,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XNU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

PJ59 XNU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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