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NU10 EKC

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,656 mi
Last recorded32,656 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 EKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 32,656 miles

General corrosion on parts under vehicle

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 31,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 30,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 28,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 28,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 27,733 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 25,940 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 24,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,966 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 22,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working all stop lamps working intermittently faulty switch (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 19,230 miles

nearside door mirror slight damage.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,436 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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NU10 EKC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 NU10 EKC, 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 NU10 EKC registered?

NU10 EKC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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