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HD59 ARF

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 ARF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,797 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shockers are corroded and lower bush perishing on nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexipipe is perishing

Fail 15 Jan 2026 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring corroded and snapped (1.6 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shockers are corroded and lower bush perishing on nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexipipe is perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2025 47,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexipipe is deteoriating

Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,876 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 42,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 41,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 39,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,264 miles

exhaust bracket adrift from exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 23,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 13,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 8,666 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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HD59 ARF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HD59 ARF, 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 HD59 ARF registered?

HD59 ARF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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