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MJ57 NXV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 NXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,973 miles

advise front discs worn o/s/r brake sligthly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,162 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 97,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,879 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 85,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,378 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,528 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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MJ57 NXV 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 87.5%.

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 MJ57 NXV, 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 MJ57 NXV registered?

MJ57 NXV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is MJ57 NXV safe to buy?

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