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WP59 MZX

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

61,921 mi
Last recorded61,921 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 MZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 57,822 miles

Nearside Front strut mount worn

Offside Front strut mount worn

Fail 3 Mar 2025 57,822 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted number plate (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front strut mount worn

Offside Front strut mount worn

Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Fail 4 Mar 2024 55,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,330 miles

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

Undersid eof vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,361 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,329 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 35,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 23,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On tread pattern 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 12,771 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 12,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Bonnet secondary catch slightly sized

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter inner clip missing however rack gaiter is still secure

Pass 2 Feb 2016 7,788 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Brake discs show signs of surface corrosion

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 7,788 miles

All tyres perishing

Front Brake discs show signs of surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 6,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 5,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 4,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 4,415 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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WP59 MZX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WP59 MZX, 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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WP59 MZX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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