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CA59 OBY

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 OBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 107,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 107,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,012 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 100,012 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,552 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 98,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,211 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 82,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,594 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,594 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,675 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 59,675 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,302 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front headlight aiming high

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,415 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 OBY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA59 OBY, 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 CA59 OBY registered?

CA59 OBY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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