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GD59 DHY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,479 mi
Last recorded102,479 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 DHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,852 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (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 2.0mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 59,133 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit reclamp battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure broken mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,359 miles

Front tyres both sides wearing smooth inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting grease (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,359 miles

Front tyres both sides wearing smooth inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt omitting grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working worked when tapped (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2016 43,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Oct 2016 43,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 8,984 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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GD59 DHY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD59 DHY, 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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GD59 DHY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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