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RF59 LXV

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,791 mi
Last recorded53,791 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 LXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 53,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,130 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 20 Sep 2023 39,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 39,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 35,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,824 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 32,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,903 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot starting to leak grease

slight fault on abs light come on when brakes tested but went out on road test

Pass 4 Aug 2019 26,147 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and cuts in treads

Pass 16 Jan 2018 17,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 10,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 7,615 miles

Front exhaust bracket poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 3,871 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,824 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 LXV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

RF59 LXV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is RF59 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 LXV 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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