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NU10 GVN

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,045 mi
Last recorded92,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 GVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,045 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,177 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear inner and outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2023 69,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of the offside front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and slight leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,456 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slight tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,314 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 53,313 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,627 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 47,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,158 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,470 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres tread perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,135 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,319 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 GVN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

NU10 GVN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is NU10 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU10 GVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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