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CA59 WRX

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 WRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,433 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 77,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 74,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 71,675 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,742 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,439 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,524 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,270 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,421 miles

Damage to front bumper and front panel

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded off but still secure

Nearside Front NSF tyre has small chunk in outer sidewall.no cords showing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,718 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 3,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outerside wall damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

tyre sealant out of date

radiator insecure and front end damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 3,644 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outerside wall damaged

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

tyre sealant out of date

radiator insecure and front end damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 32,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged.

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

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 WRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

CA59 WRX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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