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DF59 VAE

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 VAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,600 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 66,600 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 61,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 54,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,289 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,527 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 VAE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

DF59 VAE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is DF59 VAE safe to buy?

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