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WM59 DAO

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,528 mi
Last recorded30,528 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 DAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 28,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 19,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,398 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 19,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 17,717 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 17,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 16,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,386 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Fail 9 Jan 2017 15,386 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted fully but provides an adequate view to the rear

Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 13,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 11,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n.s. washer jet missing the screen

rear number plate has dropped

wipers smeary but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 7,430 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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WM59 DAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM59 DAO, 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 WM59 DAO registered?

WM59 DAO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is WM59 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM59 DAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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