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NU10 XAD

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 XAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,133 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,133 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,449 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,546 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,546 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XAD is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

NU10 XAD is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is NU10 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU10 XAD 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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