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RJ59 YVA

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,853 mi
Last recorded34,853 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 YVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 34,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 22,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 18,562 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 11,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 7,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 3,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 3,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 3,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 2,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 2,239 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 1,782 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 1,782 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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RJ59 YVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RJ59 YVA, 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 RJ59 YVA registered?

RJ59 YVA is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is RJ59 YVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 YVA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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