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NV10 AEG

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,463 mi
Last recorded108,463 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 AEG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 108,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 108,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 104,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 104,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at joint appears to have had webbing applied (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sills corroded around drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear upper chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 102,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake back plates corroded

hand brake weak on near side

off side rear tail lamp edge broken

Fail 20 Aug 2024 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake back plates corroded

hand brake weak on near side

off side rear tail lamp edge broken

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,446 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 95,436 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak from rear silencer joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not fully retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,917 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,539 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 82,526 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak From front flexy pipe. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting disconnected. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 parts. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 parts. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 To rear upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,091 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,828 miles

Front exhaust mounting is broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,211 miles

All 4 tyres close to limit

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,377 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,742 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,729 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,477 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

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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NV10 AEG is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV10 AEG, 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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NV10 AEG is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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