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PJ10 NHX

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,474 mi
Last recorded59,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 59,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,727 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 54,727 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,666 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,cracking,shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking ,shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight lift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 49,666 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,cracking,shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking ,shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front strut top mount has slight lift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,855 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has some movement,lift

Fail 26 Jan 2023 42,855 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount has some movement,lift

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 30,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 30,969 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/14 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight dampness (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 23,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight dampness (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,969 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,106 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 15,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,519 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 12,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,439 miles

Handbrake lever has slight play (7 notaches) although handbrake effiency achieved.

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 NHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 PJ10 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

PJ10 NHX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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