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NG59 RDU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG59 RDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,200 miles

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

Front Suspension and brake parts are corroded but not weakened

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 65,200 miles

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

Front Suspension and brake parts are corroded but not weakened

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,347 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 55,940 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s into brake flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s tread blocks perished

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 55,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s into brake flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres n/s and o/s tread blocks perished

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight weep of grease

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fog lamp switch is stiff

unable to fully test rear seats and belts

Fail 28 Jan 2022 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight weep of grease

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fog lamp switch is stiff

unable to fully test rear seats and belts

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,854 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,894 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,891 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,837 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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NG59 RDU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 NG59 RDU, 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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NG59 RDU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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