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HK59 RUA

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,417 mi
Last recorded88,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 RUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,467 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 74,467 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,087 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 71,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of radial cracking around the side walls

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 17,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 8,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 8,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RUA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK59 RUA, 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 HK59 RUA registered?

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

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