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FY10 NXS

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,144 mi
Last recorded54,144 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 NXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 54,144 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mount

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 51,180 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 51,087 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 48,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 165 60 14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,455 miles

offside front tyere worn on inner edge 165/60 14 75T

Fail 16 Dec 2022 45,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyere worn on inner edge 165/60 14 75T

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 32,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,735 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 26,735 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,355 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 13,407 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)

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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FY10 NXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY10 NXS, 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 FY10 NXS registered?

FY10 NXS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is FY10 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 NXS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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