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NL10 XCU

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,509 mi
Last recorded98,509 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 XCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 98,509 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 98,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,029 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,029 miles

Emissions not tested rear box off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,575 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,516 miles

E M L illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perished & cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,513 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E M L illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres perished & cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,034 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,034 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 44,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XCU is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

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

Is NL10 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL10 XCU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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