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PJ59 YLS

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 YLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 58,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 58,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jan 2023 47,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,071 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,667 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn close to limit - 155/70R13

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,735 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 30,040 miles

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

noise from rear brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2017 30,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

noise from rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,635 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,017 miles

Advise tracking may need adjusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 13,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise tracking may need adjusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

PJ59 YLS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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