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VE59 ZRV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,158 mi
Last recorded160,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 160,158 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 150,669 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn/Cracking, Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil Sump Corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 139,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter split/damaged no grease appears to be inside

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyres also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes squeaking

exhaust blowing slightly near flex-pipe emissions not affected

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 30 Dec 2022 128,357 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe leaking slightly

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Dec 2022 128,357 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe leaking slightly

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2022 120,011 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 110,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,561 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,064 miles

n/s/r wheel tight to turn

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,147 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,147 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,428 miles

front exhaust mount broken,both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small cut in o/s/f outer side wall no cord showing at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,428 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken,both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

small cut in o/s/f outer side wall no cord showing at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,373 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,987 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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VE59 ZRV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE59 ZRV, 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 VE59 ZRV registered?

VE59 ZRV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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