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PY57 BXA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,864 mi
Last recorded79,864 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 BXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,615 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,615 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,236 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,980 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,794 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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PY57 BXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY57 BXA, 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 PY57 BXA registered?

PY57 BXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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