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FV59 VCK

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 VCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,466 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 69,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,085 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 54,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer C V gator retaining clip missing

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,727 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 51,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 13,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,647 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 VCK 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 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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

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

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