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WM59 BHJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,094 mi
Last recorded29,094 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 29,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,537 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 27,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind on rotation

Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,746 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 24,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, strong advise, 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 18,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 14,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Fail 7 Apr 2021 14,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2020 14,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 14,108 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 13,858 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 13,858 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 13,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,650 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,298 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge on 2.4mm

offside front tyre inner edge on 2.4mm

Fail 2 Jan 2013 11,298 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge on 2.4mm

offside front tyre inner edge on 2.4mm

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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WM59 BHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM59 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM59 BHJ registered?

WM59 BHJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is WM59 BHJ safe to buy?

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