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NL10 BCZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 BCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,103 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements sticking (4.5.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,582 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 53,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 52,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,892 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust front mounting bracket broaken.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,337 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket broaken.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 39,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BCZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NL10 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

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

Is NL10 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 BCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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