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FD59 WWU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 122,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 112,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

washers switch or operation is deteriorated /worn

Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,675 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,444 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 75,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,276 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,131 miles

front brake pads are low

offside front upper strut mount ever so slight play in it

Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads are low

offside front upper strut mount ever so slight play in it

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,894 miles

Both front shocker top buh/bearings have slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front shocker top buh/bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,079 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 WWU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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