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WL59 MGE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,690 mi
Last recorded83,690 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 MGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,690 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroding

Pass 1 May 2025 78,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 71,838 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 71,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2023 67,251 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,472 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 43,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers torn. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,243 miles

slight deterioration in rear registration plate but not likely to be misread.

small stone chip mark in windscreen.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,036 miles

slight deterioration in rear registration plate.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 23,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides (2.2.D.2d)

slight deterioration in rear registration plate.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 7,321 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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WL59 MGE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGE, 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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WL59 MGE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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