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WR10 NKJ

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,643 mi
Last recorded67,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 NKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 67,643 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 61,841 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,513 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 47,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,673 miles

Front both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,223 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,763 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 26,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,312 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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WR10 NKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WR10 NKJ, 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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WR10 NKJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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