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EJ57 VBD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,950 mi
Last recorded32,950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VBD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 32,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 22 Jan 2016 30,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,080 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,210 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,210 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,529 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,637 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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EJ57 VBD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ57 VBD, 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.

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What year was EJ57 VBD registered?

EJ57 VBD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 February 2008.

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