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DL10 NBJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,569 mi
Last recorded52,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 NBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 42,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 42,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 33,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 31,091 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,178 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked but not illuminating abs light (1.6 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,474 miles

Front Lower both lower drop link boots twisted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 22,449 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe insecure {snapped off front bobbins} (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower both lower drop link boots twisted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,259 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly corroded

heavily waxoiled

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

heavley waxoiled

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 14,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

heavley waxoiled

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

vehical heavely waxoiloed

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 7,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 7,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DL10 NBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 DL10 NBJ, 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 DL10 NBJ registered?

DL10 NBJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2010.

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