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HK59 RTU

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,566 mi
Last recorded53,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 RTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 53,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 51,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 50,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre close to manufactures wear markers

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Passenger air bag disabled

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,859 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight imbalance on front brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2016 27,859 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight imbalance on front brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2015 23,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s airbag turned off

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

Fail 16 Jan 2014 20,314 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,805 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jan 2013 16,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

slightly long handbrake travel

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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HK59 RTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 HK59 RTU, 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 HK59 RTU?

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What year was HK59 RTU registered?

HK59 RTU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is HK59 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK59 RTU 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.

Does HK59 RTU have outstanding finance?

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