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EF59 ESV

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,490 mi
Last recorded197,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ESV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 197,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 189,606 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,022 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake rubber worn on edge

engine bay covers

little handbrake res travel n/s and o/s

Fail 16 Jan 2019 172,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake rubber worn on edge

engine bay covers

little handbrake res travel n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Jan 2018 152,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine bay covers

engine warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2018 152,173 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine bay covers

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,590 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,457 miles

front tyres worn low

oil leak

pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,460 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,612 miles

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

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

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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EF59 ESV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF59 ESV, 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 EF59 ESV registered?

EF59 ESV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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