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RX05 MAR

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,427 mi
Last recorded28,427 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 MAR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 27,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,148 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 25,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 20,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 17,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,016 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,577 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)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,741 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 7,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 7,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,494 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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RX05 MAR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RX05 MAR, 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 RX05 MAR registered?

RX05 MAR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2010.

Is RX05 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 MAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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