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NU10 XYP

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,735 mi
Last recorded97,735 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 97,735 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,125 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,128 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,995 miles

front exhaust bracket splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,282 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,353 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,240 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,240 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 XYP is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

NU10 XYP is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2010.

Is NU10 XYP safe to buy?

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