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FT59 AVL

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,004 mi
Last recorded38,004 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT59 AVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 38,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 34,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,284 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 23,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Feb 2023 23,167 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,346 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 20,346 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 17,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 15,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 14,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 10,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 10,692 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty will not switch off (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 5,784 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 4,432 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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FT59 AVL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT59 AVL, 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

How do I check the history of FT59 AVL?

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What year was FT59 AVL registered?

FT59 AVL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2010.

Is FT59 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT59 AVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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