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LS57 XZF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 101,342 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 101,339 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,608 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,825 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front wiper blade smearing

Fail 22 Jun 2019 77,825 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 74,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perish on edges

Rear wiper blade damage

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 68,584 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,020 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,408 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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LS57 XZF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS57 XZF, 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 LS57 XZF registered?

LS57 XZF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LS57 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 XZF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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