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DF59 UNL

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 UNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 69,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken off/but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken off/but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,714 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TESTED WET WEATHER

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,517 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 47,468 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,594 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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DF59 UNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF59 UNL, 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 DF59 UNL registered?

DF59 UNL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is DF59 UNL safe to buy?

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