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NL10 BBZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,620 mi
Last recorded27,620 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 27,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 20 Feb 2025 26,892 miles

Both Front Strut top Bearings slight play

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 26,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 24,885 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 21,019 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 19,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,913 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 8,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 6,195 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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NL10 BBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NL10 BBZ, 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 NL10 BBZ registered?

NL10 BBZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is NL10 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 BBZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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