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YD59 VEA

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 43,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 40,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,582 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 39,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 38,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 30,092 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2014 27,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,499 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 VEA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD59 VEA, 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 YD59 VEA?

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What year was YD59 VEA registered?

YD59 VEA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is YD59 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 VEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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