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F13 DGS

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,348 mi
Last recorded39,348 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 DGS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 30,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 26,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 22,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 22,718 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 19,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 16,115 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 May 2018 16,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2017 15,050 miles

Front Both front tyres, tread cracking

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Both rear tyres, tread cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,048 miles

Centre Front Exhaust center mount broken

Fail 16 Feb 2016 12,040 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance on foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust center mount broken

Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,644 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,778 miles

passenger air bag switched off

rear fog switch sticking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,373 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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F13 DGS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 F13 DGS, 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 F13 DGS registered?

F13 DGS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is F13 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 DGS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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