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NL60 VKS

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 VKS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 79,802 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,380 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 59,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system bolt onto caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sealed exhaust with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,564 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,040 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 39,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,870 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 32,870 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,018 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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NL60 VKS is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL60 VKS, 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 NL60 VKS registered?

NL60 VKS is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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