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WG59 VFJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut 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 tire on 3mm. edge wear. 165/60/14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,111 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 32,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 1.6mm

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

Offside Rear Tail light unit cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 27,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,556 miles

offside front tyre cuts on sidewall

offside rear light cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2021 24,556 miles

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

offside front tyre cuts on sidewall

offside rear light cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,906 miles

Front washers need reaiming

Front wipers wearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre deflated ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear light unit damadged starting too fill with water will corroded terminals

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 18,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,918 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear light unit damaged & full of water

Fail 30 Mar 2017 17,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear light unit damaged & full of water

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,644 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance with water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,235 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 13,235 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WG59 VFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG59 VFJ, 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

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What year was WG59 VFJ registered?

WG59 VFJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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