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LY57 JYR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 JYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,317 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail end (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill and sill backing quite corroded

Screen washers borderline pass. Cleaned out but really needs new jets

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,403 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 83,396 miles

Emissions not tested back box clamp missing and exhaust separated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,845 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,323 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 59,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,859 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,465 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded but still suports exhausts

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,223 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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LY57 JYR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY57 JYR, 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 LY57 JYR registered?

LY57 JYR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LY57 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 JYR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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