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VK10 NHE

2010 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,046 mi
Last recorded31,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 NHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 31,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 28,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 26,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 24,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,512 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 22,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,924 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 18,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 17,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,323 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Front tyres cracking on outer edges and wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 8,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 8,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 5,255 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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VK10 NHE is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK10 NHE, 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 VK10 NHE registered?

VK10 NHE is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is VK10 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK10 NHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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