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LC10 NPJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 NPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 23,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 21,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 19,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 19,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,801 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 18,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 17,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,058 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and near limit

Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,399 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 13,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet weak, but still spraying onto windscreen enough to clean

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,783 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,244 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 4,971 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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LC10 NPJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC10 NPJ, 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 LC10 NPJ registered?

LC10 NPJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2010.

Is LC10 NPJ safe to buy?

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