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DS59 APZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,946 mi
Last recorded35,946 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 APZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 35,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,558 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 30,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 28,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,348 miles

Fog lamp switch sticks in when pressed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mounting ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 27,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fog lamp switch sticks in when pressed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mounting ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,810 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 25,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 16,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 10,177 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 8,421 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 8,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 7,113 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 5,426 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 APZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

DS59 APZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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