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BT59 VLD

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 VLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 82,260 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,588 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 61,588 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 53,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 49,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front sl;ight movment in upper leg berings both

hight level stop lamp inop

Fail 16 Jan 2019 38,471 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cuts on face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

155/70/13

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front sl;ight movment in upper leg berings both

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

hight level stop lamp inop

Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,845 miles

Nearside Front Grease on steering rack.

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper rubber spilt.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 30,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and Offside, worn on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Grease on steering rack.

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper rubber spilt.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,740 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 23,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,688 miles

small amount of lift n/s/f top shock mount

Fail 30 Jan 2015 17,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small amount of lift n/s/f top shock mount

Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 14,160 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,102 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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BT59 VLD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT59 VLD, 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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BT59 VLD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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