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DS59 ABF

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,288 mi
Last recorded79,288 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 ABF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,288 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 72,157 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

park lever high travel

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,651 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,388 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,488 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,488 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,618 miles

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,342 miles

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Fail 15 Feb 2016 35,342 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken loose

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,147 miles

front exhaust mount corroded and broken.

o/s front tyre tread low (border pass).

Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,147 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded and broken.

o/s front tyre tread low (border pass).

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,768 miles

both front tyres worn.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 24,768 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,764 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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DS59 ABF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ABF, 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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DS59 ABF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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