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FD59 ZZJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 ZZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 89,752 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,580 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,487 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounts broken

Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

unable to see condition of front brake pads through wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

unable to see condition of front brake pads through wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,100 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,226 miles

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 451,002 miles

front exhaust bracket come adrift.............

Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust bracket come adrift.............

nearside handbrake...............

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,377 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZZJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

FD59 ZZJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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