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NU10 SXL

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 SXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,373 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming close to the minimum legal limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,915 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge coming close to the minimum legal limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,891 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,221 miles

slight free play in offside front suspension strut top bearing.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 43,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight free play in offside front suspension strut top bearing.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,668 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 31,668 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 25,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket snapped away from front/centre pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,877 miles

exhaust bracket snapped away from front/centre pipe

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 SXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NU10 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

NU10 SXL is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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