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LA59 FVR

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,920 mi
Last recorded60,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,919 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 2 Jul 2024 60,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 May 2023 60,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main run rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 60,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main run rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 58,538 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 57,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,764 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 56,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 54,943 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 49,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,444 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 3 May 2017 41,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 12 May 2015 24,910 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 12 May 2015 24,910 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2014 17,265 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 9 May 2014 17,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2013 7,851 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 FVR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

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