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PF59 RLY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 RLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 125,032 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 88,412 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,796 miles

oil leak sump

Fail 30 Jan 2019 76,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak sump

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,754 miles

oil leak from sump [porous]

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from sump [porous]

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,844 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket splitting

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,868 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2016 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,095 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,063 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 35,335 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,335 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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PF59 RLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF59 RLY, 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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PF59 RLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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