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FD59 HHV

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 HHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 78,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 78,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 74,225 miles

front brakes slight binding

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f lower swivel boot perished

o/s/f tyre worn low close to min requirement

Fail 18 Nov 2024 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brakes slight binding

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f lower swivel boot perished

o/s/f tyre worn low close to min requirement

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,590 miles

front top strut mountings worn

n/s/f screen wash inop

rear tyres worn to min requirement

Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,554 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front top strut mountings worn

n/s/f lower swivel joint worn play evident

n/s/f screen wash inop

rear tyres worn to min requirement

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,045 miles

all tyres perished and distorted treads

front inner brake discs corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,445 miles

o/s/f lower swivel boot perished

Fail 29 Oct 2021 59,445 miles

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

o/s/f lower swivel boot perished

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 58,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,587 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot slight grease around clip/boot

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 57,587 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot slight grease around clip/boot

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,386 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 29,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (155/70/13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm (155/70/13) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm and inner edge excessive worn (155/70/13) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper blade end slight split

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 14,537 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 14,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,429 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f wiper blade split at end

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 HHV 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 63.6%.

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 FD59 HHV, 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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FD59 HHV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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