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YD59 VDX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,074 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 12 Sep 2025 68,074 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,906 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 64,301 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount broken at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,092 miles

advise light rust rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Feb 2023 55,092 miles

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

advise light rust rear brake pipes

advise shocer top bush play

Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,001 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 46,000 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Very little effort for handbrake from OSR wheel, But overall just met efficiency requirements.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 43,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Very little effort for handbrake from OSR wheel, But overall just met efficiency requirements.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1557013 perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,375 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1557013 perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 28,231 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet partly blocked

Fail 4 Feb 2017 28,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge /small cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front washer jet partly blocked

Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,352 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 13,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,271 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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YD59 VDX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD59 VDX, 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 YD59 VDX registered?

YD59 VDX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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