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YE59 ZRA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZRA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 122,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 122,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,406 miles

al tyres have tread cracking.

oil leak (filter? )

Fail 8 Apr 2021 118,406 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

al tyres have tread cracking.

oil leak (filter? )

Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,163 miles

exhaust bracket broke front but still supported

Fail 8 Sep 2020 114,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low

exhaust bracket broke front but still supported

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,432 miles

hand brake efficiency is just a pass.

removed objects hanging from the interior mirror, and the bracket stuck to the screen to allow a mot pass.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

front exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

front exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broke front but still suported

Fail 28 Apr 2017 80,792 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broke front but still suported

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,520 miles

exhaust bracket broken

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust bracket broken

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,620 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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,356 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,425 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded but system supported

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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YE59 ZRA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE59 ZRA, 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 YE59 ZRA registered?

YE59 ZRA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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