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WL59 NVK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,694 mi
Last recorded110,694 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 NVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,694 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,574 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,569 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,339 miles

all tyres perrishing in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2021 85,335 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements light stuck on (4.5.3 (a))

all tyres perrishing in tread

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,553 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,543 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,413 miles

l/h and r/h wiper blades slihtly poor

Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,413 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

l/h and r/h wiper blades slihtly poor

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,045 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,009 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 64,009 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,060 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

moderate floatation on r/h/f top strut mounting

Fail 19 Feb 2016 56,059 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

moderate floatation on r/h/f top strut mounting

Pass 29 Jan 2015 45,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,661 miles

r/h wiper blade poor on ends

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 NVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

WL59 NVK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2010.

Is WL59 NVK safe to buy?

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