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DF59 VHZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,009 mi
Last recorded87,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 VHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, at ends, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 85,052 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 May 2024 81,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, pipes going into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, pipes into hoses & pipes into wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 79,610 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 79,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 74,672 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2021 69,057 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2021 68,958 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,033 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,565 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 24,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,007 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,985 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 VHZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

DF59 VHZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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