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AP59 VUW

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,365 mi
Last recorded68,365 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 VUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 68,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 68,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS Pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,512 miles

Front Both Top Strut Mounting Bearings noisy

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,116 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 11,116 miles

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

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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AP59 VUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP59 VUW, 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 AP59 VUW registered?

AP59 VUW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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The MOT history for AP59 VUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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