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NV59 NLN

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,728 mi
Last recorded48,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 NLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,399 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 46,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has been repaired (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 32,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,938 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket weld broken but still supported

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,384 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2017 29,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,435 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,049 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 16,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NV59 NLN is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 NV59 NLN, 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 NV59 NLN registered?

NV59 NLN is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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