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DS59 SZL

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,471 mi
Last recorded54,471 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 51,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 44,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,496 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 37,496 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,573 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 13,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,109 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 7,540 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 SZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

DS59 SZL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

Is DS59 SZL safe to buy?

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