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VE59 ZSR

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 ZSR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 88,018 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 74,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,222 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,923 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 60,920 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 56,999 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,300 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 55,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,096 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,047 miles

slight movement in both front top struts

Fail 11 Dec 2013 44,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake travel high

slight movement in both front top struts

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,754 miles

both rear doors not opening from inside

nearside front tyre worn on the outside

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 ZSR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

VE59 ZSR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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