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PJ10 NHZ

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 75,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (to wheel cylinder) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside(to brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 66,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,477 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 52,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,452 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 32,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,804 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,250 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 16,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 9,416 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 NHZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ10 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

PJ10 NHZ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2010.

Is PJ10 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 NHZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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