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BL59 DBZ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,190 mi
Last recorded16,190 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL59 DBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 16,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 16,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 11,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 10,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 9,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 7,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 6,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,009 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 30,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 24,029 miles

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

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)

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)

front tyres cracked on tread circumference

Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,651 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 20,649 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,257 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 17,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,550 miles

Advise offside front sidewall damage cords not showing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 13,550 miles

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

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

Advise offside front sidewall damage cords not showing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,262 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 10,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL59 DBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White 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 BL59 DBZ, 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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BL59 DBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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The MOT history for BL59 DBZ 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.

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