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RF59 LXS

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet secondary catch partially seized

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside front of vehicle

stone chip front screen

Fail 19 Sep 2025 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet secondary catch partially seized

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside front of vehicle

stone chip front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch partially seized

both front tyres worn low

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside front of vehicle

handbrake long travel

minor stone chip front screen

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2023 52,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

age related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to front of vehicle

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,591 miles

age related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside front of vehicle

minor corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

minor stone chip front screen

Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,591 miles

age related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to nearside front of vehicle

minor corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

minor stone chip front screen

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,309 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Both rear tyres wearing low and are perishing

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

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

Windscreen has minor stone chip

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2021 51,309 miles

Bonnet safety catch partially seized

Both rear tyres wearing low and are perishing

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

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

Windscreen has minor stone chip

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,379 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

minor stone chips front screen

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2019 46,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

carried out test in wet conditions

damage to nearside front of vehicle

front brake pads worn low

minor stone chips front screen

nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,181 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

minor damage to nearside front of vehicle

minor stone chips front screen

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,673 miles

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

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

Repair to front section of exhaust

Slight damage to nearside front of vehicle

Stonechips front screen

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,273 miles

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2016 36,273 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2015 29,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,882 miles

Nearside front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 15,537 miles

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

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 LXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF59 LXS, 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 RF59 LXS registered?

RF59 LXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is RF59 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 LXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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