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WM59 TZS

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,928 mi
Last recorded83,928 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 TZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,593 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,357 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

bonnet catch stiff.

Fail 7 Feb 2024 74,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

bonnet catch stiff.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,185 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet catch stiff

bonnet stiff to close.

Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,131 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

bonnet catch stiff

bonnet stiff to close.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front top upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 60,137 miles

Front both upper strut top mounts excessive movement

Front exhaust flexi joint badly deteriorated

Front exhaust support fractured

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both upper strut top mounts excessive movement

Front exhaust flexi joint badly deteriorated

Front exhaust support fractured

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 22 Feb 2020 56,307 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 56,305 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and tyre age is yrs old (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 on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and age on tyre is 9 yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,781 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

front exhaust mount/hanger broken

front wipers smear windscreen

grease around offside front inner constant velocity joint

Fail 25 Feb 2017 42,781 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

front exhaust mount/hanger broken

front wipers smear windscreen

grease around offside front inner constant velocity joint

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,304 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Feb 2016 36,304 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,121 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 28,121 miles

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

both rear tyres 6yrs old

wear to front discs and pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,456 miles

handbrake low effort,passed on brakes locking not efficiency

Fail 22 Feb 2013 14,456 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

handbrake low effort,passed on brakes locking not efficiency

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 TZS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

WM59 TZS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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