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WL59 MFV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 MFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 112,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 107,672 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear axle

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 102,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,527 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,527 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v boot clip loose

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,505 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner c v boot clip loose

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded/broken but system supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount corroded/broken but system supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Front Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,763 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,763 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust support broken

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,431 miles

air conditioning compressor leaking fluid.

bad oil leaks and sump heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,431 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air conditioning compressor leaking fluid.

bad oil leaks and sump heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,277 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,760 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WL59 MFV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WL59 MFV, 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 WL59 MFV registered?

WL59 MFV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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