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FV59 FTA

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,423 mi
Last recorded45,423 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 FTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 45,423 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 43,417 miles

slight blow on exhaust front flexi

Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,330 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,998 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 30,666 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2018 26,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 18,840 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 13,297 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 13,238 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 9,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 9,675 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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FV59 FTA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV59 FTA, 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 FV59 FTA registered?

FV59 FTA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is FV59 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 FTA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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