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FD59 CUA

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,749 mi
Last recorded93,749 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 CUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 93,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 93,742 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 76,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 76,293 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,424 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,142 miles

grease on brake pipes

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,047 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,499 miles

front exhaust mountig insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,813 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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FD59 CUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD59 CUA, 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 FD59 CUA registered?

FD59 CUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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