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DS59 SZC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 98,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,194 miles

Front Front section of exhaust weak but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle rusty but serviceable

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,458 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 26 Jan 2022 72,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,116 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring split (1.6 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 3 Jan 2020 66,799 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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,705 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,031 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,502 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,235 miles

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 SZC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

DS59 SZC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2010.

Is DS59 SZC safe to buy?

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