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RV10 NMX

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,851 mi
Last recorded39,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 NMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 39,851 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 39,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,586 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,196 miles

Nearside Front Drop link ball joint cover twisted and slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drop link ball joink cover twisted and slightly cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,602 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and 6 years old

front brake disc worn

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres age cracking and 6 years old

front brake disc worn

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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all tyres age cracked

both front tyres worn down to 00 mm on inner of treads

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 24,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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all tyres age cracked

both front tyres worn down to 00 mm on inner of treads

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 15,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 15,169 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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RV10 NMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RV10 NMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV10 NMX?

You can check the full history of RV10 NMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV10 NMX registered?

RV10 NMX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is RV10 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 NMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV10 NMX have outstanding finance?

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