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DS59 AAJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,903 mi
Last recorded63,903 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 AAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 63,903 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 63,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,506 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 58,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,790 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 51,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 48,120 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 48,112 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 48,059 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 47,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 47,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 46,776 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 46,776 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,051 miles

Central Front exhaust hanger adrift ( exhaust still secure enough )

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,125 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 15,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

weld on exhaust bracket broken not effecting overall exhaust security.

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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DS59 AAJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS59 AAJ, 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 DS59 AAJ registered?

DS59 AAJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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