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LY57 MYS

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,245 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount broken

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 78,245 miles

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

Central exhaust rubber mount broken

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,680 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 39,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,187 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,095 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 MYS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY57 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

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

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