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MJ57 NYB

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,860 mi
Last recorded20,860 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 NYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 20,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall poor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 20,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,557 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 20,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 19,853 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 19,042 miles

some play offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,417 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 17,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 15,836 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 15,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,142 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 6,728 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 NYB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

MJ57 NYB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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