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NL10 MJY

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 MJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,985 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,258 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 155/70 R13 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 155/70 R13 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,389 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,921 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure Support bracket detatched. Front flexible joint deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb or incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexible hose to wheel cylinder. Bleed nipple snapped off wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,788 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,588 miles

Nearside mirror damaged and mirror glass missing

damage to n/s/f bumper

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,316 miles

Both front exhaust mountings snapped off exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,316 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front exhaust mountings snapped off exhaust

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,039 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 MJY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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