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YC59 KSU

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,546 mi
Last recorded104,546 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 KSU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 104,546 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split both sides (1.6 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 104,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak near flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split both sides (1.6 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,589 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 95,573 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 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

bonnet SAFETY catch seized

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,658 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 6 Feb 2024 91,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slight bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 80,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and n/s poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,305 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,263 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,393 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 73,393 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 69,804 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,385 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,738 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 49,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,978 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,039 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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YC59 KSU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC59 KSU, 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 YC59 KSU registered?

YC59 KSU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

Is YC59 KSU safe to buy?

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