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CP59 TAU

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,908 mi
Last recorded60,908 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 TAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 60,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 55,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,122 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2023 46,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 42,805 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 31,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 31,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,725 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 20,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 10,465 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CP59 TAU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP59 TAU, 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 CP59 TAU registered?

CP59 TAU is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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