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ST59 VUB

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 VUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Fail 27 Oct 2025 74,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Blowing at rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 75T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Oct 2024 70,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 70,652 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 67,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 75T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very poor condition (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low effort on offside rear hand brake

Fail 7 Oct 2022 63,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low effort on offside rear hand brake

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 47,558 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wing mirrors slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/split

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,836 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,005 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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ST59 VUB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST59 VUB, 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 ST59 VUB registered?

ST59 VUB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is ST59 VUB safe to buy?

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