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FP59 TKX

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 95,764 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 95,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 89,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 83,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,616 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 77,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 73,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,399 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 65,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder multiple deep tears,this tyre is 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder multiple tears,this tyre is 11years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,615 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,976 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 45,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords. also rim damaged inner edge .

Offside Front plastic holder mounted on front windscreen.

unable to check rear seat belts , seats folded.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades are slightly frayed

Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades are slightly frayed

Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,738 miles

Cenrte exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 18,188 miles

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

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

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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FP59 TKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP59 TKX, 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 FP59 TKX registered?

FP59 TKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is FP59 TKX safe to buy?

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