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FV59 WPL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 WPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,701 miles

underbody corrosion

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 79,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 71,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 71,200 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,259 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 66,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,045 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan porous and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 46,325 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 34,595 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,196 miles

cracking on both rear tyre treads

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,903 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 21,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,563 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 20,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle of trade. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle of trade. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,354 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks between the treed.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 19,353 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracks between the treed.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,978 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,495 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 WPL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV59 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

FV59 WPL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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