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GL59 FCX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,624 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 64,216 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 57,437 miles

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,484 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring corroded & split through (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 44,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,997 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 43,997 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,080 miles

N/s/f door mirror, temp repaired with tape

Fail 1 May 2019 42,080 miles

N/s/f door mirror, temp repaired with tape

Offside Front Position lamp not working Came on after tap to lamp ?. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,898 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,906 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 3 May 2016 32,421 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 27,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 14,149 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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GL59 FCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL59 FCX, 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 GL59 FCX registered?

GL59 FCX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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