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NU10 EKV

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,853 mi
Last recorded47,853 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 EKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 37,041 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 37,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug ? oil on min level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 12,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 12,542 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 11,902 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 11,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 11,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 9,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 5,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,721 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 EKV is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKV, 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 NU10 EKV registered?

NU10 EKV is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is NU10 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU10 EKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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