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LD10 NXC

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 NXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 69,672 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing ring broken (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 67,359 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,146 miles

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,203 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,203 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 58,384 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,667 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 51,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 47,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 44,122 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 39,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,212 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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LD10 NXC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD10 NXC, 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 LD10 NXC registered?

LD10 NXC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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