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NY59 DTU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY59 DTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 94,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK TOO SEVERE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,435 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 25,215 miles

Front exhaust mounting braket broken off but still supported

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,175 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 21,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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NY59 DTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 NY59 DTU, 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 NY59 DTU registered?

NY59 DTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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