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ST59 XGO

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,504 mi
Last recorded75,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 XGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 75,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,366 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front suspension corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak from sump

Fail 17 Oct 2024 73,366 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front brake pipes corroded

front suspension corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak from sump

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,928 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

general rust under neath

Fail 24 Oct 2023 66,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

general rust under neath

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,388 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 61,721 miles

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

Front heavy corrosion to disc back plate (both sides of the car

Fail 5 Aug 2021 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front heavy corrosion to disc back plate (both sides of the car

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,220 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,227 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,756 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 20,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ST59 XGO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST59 XGO, 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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ST59 XGO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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