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ST59 XKA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,010 mi
Last recorded57,010 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 XKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 53,774 miles

engine coolant level below minimum

Fail 17 Apr 2025 53,774 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 38,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres cracking

front registration plate damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front registration plate deteriorating

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 29,296 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative 1 of 1 (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (blades split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 21,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,975 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 18,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,674 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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ST59 XKA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 ST59 XKA, 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 ST59 XKA registered?

ST59 XKA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is ST59 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 XKA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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