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LE57 NBA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,616 mi
Last recorded104,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 NBA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 104,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure rear lamp assembly damage (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,646 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,498 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,729 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,411 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,365 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on offside front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,451 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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LE57 NBA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NBA, 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 NBA registered?

LE57 NBA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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