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NY57 BDZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,050 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 88,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,666 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 55,273 miles

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

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,273 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracking

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,289 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,289 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 9 Dec 2010 29,271 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 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BDZ, 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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NY57 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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