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NV10 NRE

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,330 mi
Last recorded48,330 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 NRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 48,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 45,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,474 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 41,471 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,722 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken hanger under the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,610 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 31,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,149 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,935 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded off. exhaust still supported

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 NRE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NV10 NRE, 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 NV10 NRE registered?

NV10 NRE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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The MOT history for NV10 NRE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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