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SW59 KRF

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 KRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,889 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,648 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2021 85,252 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just met

Fail 5 Jan 2019 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just met

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,245 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,312 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 35,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 18,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 13,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,716 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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SW59 KRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 SW59 KRF, 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 SW59 KRF registered?

SW59 KRF is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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