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RF59 LYC

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,447 mi
Last recorded62,447 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,447 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 61,903 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint between middle pipe and silancer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,819 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 54,819 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,536 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 50,536 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Rear Silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer Holed And Blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 47,339 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 38,325 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Dec 2019 38,325 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 11,768 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 8,447 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 LYC 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 75%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

Is RF59 LYC safe to buy?

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