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LA59 FUJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,678 mi
Last recorded155,678 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 FUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 155,678 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 141,369 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 141,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 127,699 miles

offside and nearside front suspension strut top mount worn

Fail 30 May 2022 127,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

offside and nearside front suspension strut top mount worn

Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,693 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 112,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2020 101,315 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,608 miles

Exhaust rear box, hanger corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,608 miles

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

Exhaust rear box, hanger corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,417 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,416 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 49,098 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear child's seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 49,098 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Rear child's seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 29,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 29,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,237 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 FUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

LA59 FUJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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