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ET57 JYN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 JYN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch very stiff

nearside park brake effort low

play in both front top mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,423 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch very stiff

nearside park brake effort low

play in both front top mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,238 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,053 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,342 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 73,342 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,435 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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ET57 JYN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET57 JYN, 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 ET57 JYN registered?

ET57 JYN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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