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LA59 FVC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,705 mi
Last recorded64,705 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 64,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system inside arch brake line connection spraying brake fluid when brakes applied (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,400 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 60,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 51,905 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 51,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,305 miles

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,814 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot weep from clip

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar link boot twisted.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 37,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot weep from clip

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar link boot twisted.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 35,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 28,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 28,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,133 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 FVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

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

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