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SW59 LZS

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,270 mi
Last recorded30,270 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 LZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 30,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear lamp broken

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2026 30,270 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative lamp not working due to water ingress (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut all the way around to tyre exposing cords 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut all the way around to tyre exposing cords 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut all the way around to tyre exposing cords 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut all the way around to tyre exposing cords 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear lamp broken

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Seal Applied

Pass 9 Feb 2023 21,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 20,778 miles

Front Both suspension top mountings slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,747 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 19,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre mount bracket corroded/broken

Fail 13 Feb 2020 19,115 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre mount bracket corroded/broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,380 miles

front and rear reg starting to de laminate

Fail 19 Feb 2018 16,380 miles

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

front and rear reg starting to de laminate

Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front , middle and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration of condition of front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 14,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water not hitting screen at n/s/f (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 tyres perished/cracked with cord exposed at edges of tread area/sidewalls inner faces and outer faces (165/60/R14/75H ) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front , middle and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

no rubber on rear wiper blade wiping area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight deterioration of condition of front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 13,220 miles

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

front exhaust hanger partially snapped

Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 9,985 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2013 6,688 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front pipe hanggar snapped and rattling

noise at alt belt

o/s/f washer not hitting screen

o/s/f wiper torn

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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SW59 LZS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW59 LZS, 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 SW59 LZS registered?

SW59 LZS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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The MOT history for SW59 LZS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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