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YB59 HNN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 HNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 82,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,955 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 17 Nov 2023 79,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,966 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 77,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 73,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 73,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,398 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test daSH cam ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,496 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,076 miles

Front exhaust hanger loose

Nearside Front washer blocked

Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust hanger loose

Nearside Front washer blocked

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,621 miles

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 31 Jan 2015 37,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,891 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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YB59 HNN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 YB59 HNN, 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 YB59 HNN registered?

YB59 HNN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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