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FV59 XSR

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,470 mi
Last recorded106,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XSR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,470 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 106,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair panel holed by corrosion inner sill and floor area ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 101,685 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill repair panel holed by corrosion inner sill and floor area ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,476 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 83,142 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front, offside front to rear, and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer sill, between B and C pillar is corroded and perforated. This is not within the prescribed area for seatbelts, seat mounts, or suspension mounts. Prior repairs in this area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded, nearside does not achieve locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front smearing screen slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,622 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring on driveshaft is cracked. (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,375 miles

Nearside inner CV gaiter leaking grease, but preventing ingress of foreign material.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 58,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread face has deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread face has deep cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner CV gaiter leaking grease, but preventing ingress of foreign material.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear pipe, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,066 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.

Slight corrosion on exposed brake pipes at rear of vehicle.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill not fully attached to sill return portion along most of its length. (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres cracked in tread. No plies visible during this inspection.

Slight corrosion on exposed brake pipes at rear of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,111 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,110 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,112 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,957 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 33,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,382 miles

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

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

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 XSR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

FV59 XSR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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