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NV10 ZVO

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,970 mi
Last recorded71,970 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 ZVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 71,970 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 62,522 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexitime and catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH . (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,776 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 45,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 39,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 37,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both anti roll bar dust covers twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 16,988 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,419 miles

Front winscreen needs cleaning

Fail 24 Jul 2013 11,419 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front winscreen needs cleaning

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 ZVO is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

NV10 ZVO is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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