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FD59 WXE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,514 miles

Nearside handbrake only made minimum effort requires attention

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2024 87,278 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,036 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 80,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,419 miles

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

Bonnet secondary catch seized

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise corrosion on sump

Fail 13 Nov 2020 62,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise corrosion on sump

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 78,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front exhaust mounting dislodged from exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.88 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.49 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,064 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 69,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,645 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to markers

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,869 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 23,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 23,799 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 WXE 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 70%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

FD59 WXE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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