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LA59 FVN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,248 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,772 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,736 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,370 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,370 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,452 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 101,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,356 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,757 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,756 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs of cracking no cords shown

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs of cracking no cords shown

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,561 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise parking brake effort only just made efficiency - recommend full brake inspection.

Advise slight play in the nearside front suspension top mount.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,460 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 49,582 miles

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

front exhaust mount adrift still secure

front pads 3mm approx

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,582 miles

front exhaust mount adrift still secure

front pads 3mm approx

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,163 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)

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

front exhaust hanger broken still secure at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,163 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)

front exhaust hanger broken still secure at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,565 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 FVN 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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

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