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DS59 DZV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 DZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,606 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 61,606 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn`t stay switched on (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,702 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 55,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,689 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 54,623 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear subframes and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 49,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 49,689 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,122 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 36,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Case separated and not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 35,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 35,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,677 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,527 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,024 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)

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 DZV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

DS59 DZV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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