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DS59 EAM

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,270 mi
Last recorded59,270 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 EAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on joint above rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 58,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on joint above rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 56,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,309 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 56,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front strutt top sslight play

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,825 miles

Front strutt top mounts slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP

Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK AROUND SUMP

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,111 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,445 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,445 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,646 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,646 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,731 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 13 Feb 2013 23,495 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 EAM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

DS59 EAM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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