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MT59 VFR

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 83,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 80,317 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

almost no reverse travel on hand brake

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,302 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,026 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plys exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 48,159 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 48,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,106 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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MT59 VFR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT59 VFR, 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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MT59 VFR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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