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PJ10 NHC

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 NHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 94,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 92,642 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 91,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 91,316 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,714 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 90,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded at union between center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,686 miles

underside light corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight cracks offside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,678 miles

both front tyres worn on inner surface

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner surface

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,340 miles

both front wiper blades poor wipe

both rear tyres inner & outer walls cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,944 miles

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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PJ10 NHC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ10 NHC, 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 PJ10 NHC registered?

PJ10 NHC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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