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FD59 HKJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,550 mi
Last recorded45,550 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 HKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 45,550 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 45,550 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 44,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 43,596 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 43,596 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,689 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,912 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

wear in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,315 miles

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

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

wear in o/s/f and n/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 28 Jan 2020 40,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wear in o/s/f and n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,603 miles

wear in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,426 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,966 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 29,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 27,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,874 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,704 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 HKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

FD59 HKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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