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WL59 NUW

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 NUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,878 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak, sump corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 67,840 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak, sump corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,633 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 56,633 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear view mirror temporary repair made.

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear view mirror temporary repair made.

Rear brake imbalance high :- 33%.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 45,753 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear view mirror temporary repair made.

Rear brake imbalance high 28%.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 45,713 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake imbalance high 28%.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,910 miles

nsr slight brake bind

Fail 28 Jan 2015 37,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr slight brake bind

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,588 miles

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

n/s wiper split but still clearing the screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,858 miles

n/s/f wiper slightly split

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 NUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

WL59 NUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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