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DS59 VSN

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 VSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 96,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,064 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 66,064 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front top (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 65,884 miles

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,935 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 56,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

bonnet secondary catch is partially seized

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,725 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,977 miles

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)

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 VSN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN registered?

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

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