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NL10 KXR

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 KXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 81,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,892 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front lower ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,461 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,937 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 35,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 4,040 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 KXR is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL10 KXR registered?

NL10 KXR is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is NL10 KXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 KXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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