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LA59 FWC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,672 mi
Last recorded57,672 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 57,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [rear part] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 53,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 50,037 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 45,660 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 40,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,415 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,211 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 35,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,442 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 24,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2016 19,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 11,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 9,589 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 FWC 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 70%.

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

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