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DS59 HYB

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,912 mi
Last recorded66,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 66,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 66,908 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s . n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2025 63,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 60,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 56,579 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,207 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre treads both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 48,207 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre treads both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 45,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,157 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2019 43,154 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,358 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner splash panel missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 33,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner splash panel missing

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,276 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 13,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 10,602 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 HYB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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