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FT59 BTZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,344 mi
Last recorded144,344 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT59 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 144,344 miles

Park brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake has just met the requirements

Fail 5 Nov 2024 138,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake has just met the requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,681 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 126,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,909 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,054 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket is almost broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 109,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery carrier is slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from around rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket is almost broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,305 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,690 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,023 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 BTZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

FT59 BTZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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