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FD59 XAL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 XAL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,598 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 69,598 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,441 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 66,441 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,979 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 59,607 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear service brake slight bind by hand

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 21,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,221 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED VERY HARD TO REACH M.O.T. CRITERIA - THIS NEEDS TO BE REMEMBERED WHEN PARKING ON ANY ANCLINE

Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,868 miles

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

slight perishing to nearside rear tyre

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 XAL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc 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 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD59 XAL registered?

FD59 XAL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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