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YB59 FCN

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,729 mi
Last recorded26,729 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 FCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,729 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 26,722 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 26,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 26,414 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,237 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))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 26,237 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,751 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 25,749 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 25,358 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,680 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 24,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 17,228 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 14,244 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,145 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off nearing limits

brake light switch malfuctions intermitantly

front exhaust mounting corroded off but system supported ok

Pass 23 Feb 2013 7,956 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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YB59 FCN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB59 FCN, 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 YB59 FCN registered?

YB59 FCN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is YB59 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB59 FCN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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