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EN57 NLT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 NLT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,988 miles

Front BRAKES RED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,062 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,107 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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EN57 NLT 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN57 NLT, 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 EN57 NLT registered?

EN57 NLT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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