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NU10 SYJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 SYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,048 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 50,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,812 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,284 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,279 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both side tyre tread areas splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,623 miles

Rear Both side tyre tread area cracking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SYJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

NU10 SYJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is NU10 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU10 SYJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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