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WM59 PUK

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 PUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 63,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area oil leaks ‘dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 60,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 60,926 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,038 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector faulty and bulb insecure no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 52,938 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Offside bulb different colour to nearside also beam image poor (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,848 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 47,842 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 /2.0mm only just met legal requirement requires attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,304 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,147 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,129 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,967 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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WM59 PUK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM59 PUK, 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 WM59 PUK registered?

WM59 PUK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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