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RF59 VUT

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 VUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 64,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,770 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mounting both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,724 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 56,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 45,698 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 11 May 2019 35,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 27,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 12,861 miles

screen washers weak...........

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 VUT is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

RF59 VUT is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2010.

Is RF59 VUT safe to buy?

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