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WV10 NKX

2010 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,067 mi
Last recorded62,067 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 NKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 62,067 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 62,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 57,056 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front flexi damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2024 51,861 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded front flexi damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2023 46,996 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 46,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,703 miles

Nearside Front TOP STURT MOUNT SLIGHT WEAR . BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES .

Fail 14 Apr 2022 43,694 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TOP STURT MOUNT SLIGHT WEAR . BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES .

Pass 6 Apr 2021 38,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 38,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 31,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside front links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 19,931 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside front links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,926 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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WV10 NKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV10 NKX, 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 WV10 NKX registered?

WV10 NKX is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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