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RF59 HFM

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 HFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,098 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excess free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,098 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excess free travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,749 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,820 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 54,658 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))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,334 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 35,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 26,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,076 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 25,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 13,793 miles

ADVISE, nearside & offside front tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of front brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 13,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ADVISE, nearside & offside front tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear tyres wearing low.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of front brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 10,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 10,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 8,106 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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RF59 HFM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF59 HFM, 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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RF59 HFM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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