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FT59 BFZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,468 mi
Last recorded101,468 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT59 BFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,468 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 101,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2025 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edges... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,415 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,195 miles

engine oil level close to minimum...

Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,195 miles

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

engine oil level close to minimum...

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,220 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,220 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 57,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 37,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,197 miles

All tyre's have small crack's in treaded area.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,767 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 7,767 miles

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

both rear tyres badly out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 BFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BFZ, 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 FT59 BFZ registered?

FT59 BFZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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