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SW10 NVB

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 NVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 83,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shock corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 63,490 miles

All brake pipes corroded

All brakes slightly binding

All underbody and components corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 63,472 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

All brake pipes corroded

All brakes slightly binding

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,452 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. 155/70 r13 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side rear shocks corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 22,748 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,225 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,296 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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SW10 NVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SW10 NVB, 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 SW10 NVB registered?

SW10 NVB is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 August 2010.

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