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KR57 UJF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,183 mi
Last recorded96,183 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 UJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,183 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,489 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,484 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,939 miles

rear seatbelts not tested correctly as rear seats were folded at the time

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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KR57 UJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KR57 UJF, 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

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What year was KR57 UJF registered?

KR57 UJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is KR57 UJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 UJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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