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LE57 GFZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,046 mi
Last recorded56,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,539 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,080 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,758 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,345 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 17,683 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2011 17,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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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LE57 GFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE57 GFZ, 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 LE57 GFZ registered?

LE57 GFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LE57 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 GFZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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