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RF59 VUU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 VUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,387 miles

Front front pads can't be fully viewed from insides and outside

Fail 10 Feb 2022 98,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Front front pads can't be fully viewed from insides and outside

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,233 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,233 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 91,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mirror casing covered in tape

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,432 miles

advise both front tyres low and worn outer edges

major engine oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2017 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

major engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 74,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,150 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,550 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,774 miles

o/s mirror taped

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 VUU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

RF59 VUU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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