MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear outer side wall tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear outer side wall tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r tyre perishing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front wipers poor
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front brake sticking
offside front brake sticking
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL57 MRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PL57 MRY, 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 PL57 MRY registered?
PL57 MRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2008.
Is PL57 MRY safe to buy?
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