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VE59 ZRU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,896 mi
Last recorded47,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 ZRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,635 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 45,992 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,061 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,751 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,716 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,594 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,591 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (3.7.B.5b)

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,206 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 22,801 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on the edges, has nail in tread also

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,801 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on the edges, has nail in tread also

Offside Front 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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VE59 ZRU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE59 ZRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE59 ZRU?

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What year was VE59 ZRU registered?

VE59 ZRU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is VE59 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 ZRU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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