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J99 NBO

2010 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 NBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,246 miles

both rear tyres split in tread

lift and play in both front top suspension leg mountings

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 90,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres split in tread

lift and play in both front top suspension leg mountings

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,130 miles

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

both rear tyres split in tread

osf brake pipe corroded

power steering pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres split in tread

osf brake pipe corroded

power steering pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,575 miles

imbalance on front brakes at max limit

osf brake binding

osf brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

Fail 14 Feb 2024 89,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

imbalance on front brakes at max limit

osf brake binding

osf brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,505 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear and osf brake pipe corroded

play in both top suspension leg mountings

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,234 miles

lift in both front top leg mounts

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Feb 2021 89,234 miles

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

lift in both front top leg mounts

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,252 miles

engine oil leak

play in both front top suspension leg mountings

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,252 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

play in both front top suspension leg mountings

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 66,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 55,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,357 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front wiper blades split at ends.

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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J99 NBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J99 NBO, 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 J99 NBO registered?

J99 NBO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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