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SY59 ZVC

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 ZVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 81,564 miles

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

front subframe corroded including suspension arms but not seriously weakened

rear axle including suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2026 81,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump and filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s too front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,138 miles

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

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

under body heavily waxoiled

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,224 miles

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

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

Underside covered in a thick under seal

Pass 29 Apr 2023 52,993 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 47,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.50mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,159 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 43,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside track rod end boot perished

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside door mirror damaged

oil leak from sump

Fail 18 Jan 2019 40,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside track rod end boot perished

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside door mirror damaged

oil leak from sump

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,682 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clears screen

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 37,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wiper split but still clears screen

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 31,365 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on edges of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 31,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe mounting corroded off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perish on tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on edges of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,388 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,591 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

slight play on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,894 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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SY59 ZVC 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 SY59 ZVC, 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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SY59 ZVC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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