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DS59 HXY

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,694 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,907 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,091 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 92,502 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 85,878 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,219 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,153 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 73,021 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 48,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 34,399 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 34,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,742 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 27,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS TO TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST NOT INSECURE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,393 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 12,546 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 HXY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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