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CE10 NKM

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,248 mi
Last recorded139,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 NKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 139,248 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 139,248 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (o/s and n/s) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 136,217 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 136,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 130,725 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 130,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,868 miles

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Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,577 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,577 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,147 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/6014 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,465 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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CE10 NKM is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE10 NKM, 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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CE10 NKM is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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