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MT10 NLE

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 NLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,131 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 69,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Central tread area ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,918 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 65,852 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,941 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 58,898 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine fillter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,867 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,175 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,175 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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,926 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear lamp lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 19 May 2014 11,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 11,063 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 8,324 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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MT10 NLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 MT10 NLE, 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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MT10 NLE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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