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WR59 AWU

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 AWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,287 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,286 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,092 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 68,560 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 65,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 46,038 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak from filter ()

rear view mirror has slight play in ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,753 miles

Centre rear view mirror loose on windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre valve hidden behind hub cap

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2013 22,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade split and smearing wind screen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WR59 AWU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR59 AWU, 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 WR59 AWU registered?

WR59 AWU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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