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RF59 WEW

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,294 mi
Last recorded47,294 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 WEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has slight movement in it (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 45,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount near limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 45,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount near limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 40,725 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))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,545 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 38,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,932 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing and close to legal tread depth inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

unable to fully ascertain condition of front brake pads due to hub caps fitted but think they might be getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,775 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack with-in tread pattern

Fail 22 Feb 2018 27,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack with-in tread pattern

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,514 miles

accident damage to o/s front bumber

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,732 miles

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

accident damage to o/s front bumper

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth outer edge

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Fail 3 Feb 2016 19,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

accident damage to o/s front bumper

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth outer edge

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,692 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 WEW is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

RF59 WEW is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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