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CA59 PHX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,250 mi
Last recorded42,250 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 PHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 42,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 38,777 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 35,520 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 33,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake low, requires slight adjustment

Pass 4 Jan 2022 31,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,855 miles

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

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

parking brake slaitly high

Fail 9 Jan 2021 29,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

parking brake slaitly high

Pass 25 Nov 2019 28,419 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,234 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 26,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,615 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of a seatbelt

Pass 18 Dec 2014 12,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 9,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 4,377 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 PHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 CA59 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

CA59 PHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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