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SV59 FNL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,916 mi
Last recorded28,916 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 FNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,916 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all four tyres perished but not exposing any ply/cord at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s front tyre badly perished at edges of tread

Fail 12 Feb 2018 27,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s front tyre badly perished at edges of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,367 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 25,349 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,361 miles

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

engine sump rusted and leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 22,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine sump rusted and leaking

nearside front brake gripping slightly

offside front brake disc inner surface rusty/slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs rusty at edges

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre perished between treads

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 16,876 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre perished between treads

both rear tyres worn on edges

both sides steering rack gaiters inner clips broken but gaiters still secure at time of test

engine check lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres quite perished between treads

both rear tyres quite worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 12,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres quite perished between treads

both rear tyres quite worn

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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SV59 FNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SV59 FNL, 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 SV59 FNL registered?

SV59 FNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2010.

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