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FV59 LHL

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting slight play

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting slight play

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,714 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 77,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,106 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,753 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 39,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,026 miles

slight play in both top strut bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,428 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 LHL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc 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 LHL, 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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FV59 LHL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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