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CA59 NLY

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 NLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 104,787 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 104,784 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2025 88,553 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 88,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,310 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,192 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,080 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,520 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 54,520 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 53,349 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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 24 Feb 2017 47,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 47,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported has a broken front support mount (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,506 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre cut

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,990 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,884 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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CA59 NLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA59 NLY, 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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CA59 NLY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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