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PY57 LWA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 LWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2025 47,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Slight play in strut top mount

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,365 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 34,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 19,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,502 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

middle exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,586 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 LWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY57 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

PY57 LWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is PY57 LWA safe to buy?

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