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WV10 NSJ

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 NSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread is so low a reading is not viable. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement audibly has play within ARB unit/connections/drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cracked open and damaged but not effecting output at this time. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox connection. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 62,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,002 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 55,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,742 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 47,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2020 43,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,370 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut though on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,767 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 31,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,087 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 25,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,004 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,059 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 NSJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

WV10 NSJ is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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