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PJ59 YLP

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,172 mi
Last recorded64,172 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YLP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 62,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 51,724 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 51,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 47,109 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear seat belts slow to retract slack

Fail 2 Jan 2020 43,345 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also offside slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear seat belts slow to retract slack

Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,713 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 38,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 34,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 29,851 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 29,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,266 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,306 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 9,546 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 YLP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ59 YLP, 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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PJ59 YLP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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