CarVerify

Free Car Check

SN59 FNO

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,305 mi
Last recorded52,305 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 FNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR AND N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 51,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13-75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES 155/70R13 75 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,492 miles

Nearside Front reluctor ring broken

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2022 49,492 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front reluctor ring broken

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

leak at rear exhaust clamp

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 48,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

engine sump porous

Fail 23 Jan 2021 48,647 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

engine sump porous

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP LOOSE

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,198 miles

oil level low

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper tore

silencer exhaust clamp loose and slight blow

Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper tore

oil level low

Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyre valves splitting

Fail 30 Jan 2017 35,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre valves splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,731 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge also cut on inside sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2014 23,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket repaired

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,462 miles

exhaust bracket repaired

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,648 miles

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

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SN59 FNO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN59 FNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN59 FNO?

You can check the full history of SN59 FNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SN59 FNO registered?

SN59 FNO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is SN59 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN59 FNO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN59 FNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SN59 FNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.