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BT59 VLK

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,999 mi
Last recorded34,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 VLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 34,999 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 34,999 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 32,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Drive shaft ABS ring (1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively drive shaft abs ring (1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 26,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 15,202 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 13,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VLK is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLK, 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 BT59 VLK registered?

BT59 VLK is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is BT59 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 VLK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT59 VLK have outstanding finance?

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