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RF59 VVH

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 VVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 47,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 46,271 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres tread perished

Fail 24 Nov 2023 46,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres tread perished

Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,596 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no cords exposed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres tread perished

coolant level very low

Fail 22 Dec 2021 45,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no cords exposed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres tread perished

coolant level very low

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,757 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,212 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,334 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 VVH 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 80%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

RF59 VVH is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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