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LA59 FKD

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 FKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 80,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,071 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,979 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,170 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,914 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 61,914 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,782 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,964 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished 165/6014

Fail 4 May 2017 58,963 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked and perished 165/6014

Pass 16 May 2016 42,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/6014 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 28,418 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 28,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 14,209 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,234 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 13,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 10,622 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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LA59 FKD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 LA59 FKD, 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 LA59 FKD registered?

LA59 FKD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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