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EG57 PLU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,383 mi
Last recorded159,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG57 PLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,383 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 127,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,345 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,667 miles

near side front brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust mount corroded and broken away

near side front brake slightly binding

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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EG57 PLU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 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 EG57 PLU, 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 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG57 PLU?

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What year was EG57 PLU registered?

EG57 PLU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EG57 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG57 PLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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