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PF59 VDD

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,278 mi
Last recorded73,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 VDD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 73,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,479 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 40,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,795 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,506 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 34,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 15,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,008 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 13,008 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 9,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PF59 VDD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF59 VDD, 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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PF59 VDD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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