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RF59 RZN

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 RZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,936 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 77,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,127 miles

sump pan corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 63,127 miles

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,178 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outersidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 42,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,289 miles

off side front tyre very low inner edge 2mm 155/70/13

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,889 miles

o/s/r door lock sticking & cdl not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 13,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 9,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 RZN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

RF59 RZN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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