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SB59 YXW

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 YXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,084 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, both rear and both front to rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,387 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, N/S/R and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 27 Apr 2023 51,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 3 May 2022 48,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, N/S/R and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 48,577 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, N/S/R and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 46,987 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 46,987 miles

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

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

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 44,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2020 44,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,047 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 41,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,243 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,825 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 28,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 27,967 miles

Advise oil leak from the sump!

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 27,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise oil leak from the sump!

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,448 miles

Advise sump has a slight leak due to rust!

Fail 16 Dec 2015 25,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise sump has a slight leak due to rust!

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,938 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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SB59 YXW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 SB59 YXW, 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 SB59 YXW registered?

SB59 YXW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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