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NY57 AMU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 AMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 70,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,279 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r inner tyre wall splitting

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r inner tyre wall splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,557 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,323 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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NY57 AMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NY57 AMU, 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 NY57 AMU registered?

NY57 AMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is NY57 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY57 AMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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