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SO59 DRX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,328 mi
Last recorded59,328 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 DRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,328 miles

Front suspension ball joint covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,298 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, ball joints dust covers deteriorated also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,188 miles

sump corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2020 57,118 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 52,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,854 miles

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal - disc is scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner scrubbed shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2017 42,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring broken causing abs fault (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,388 miles

OSF wheel bearing has slight play UP/DOWN

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 36,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF wheel bearing has slight play UP/DOWN

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,675 miles

OSF top mount has play

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearong on inside edges

OSF strut top mount has some play

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,961 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front 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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SO59 DRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO59 DRX, 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 SO59 DRX registered?

SO59 DRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 February 2010.

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