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PY57 VAU

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,344 mi
Last recorded167,344 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 VAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 167,344 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 167,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 156,169 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 156,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,034 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 138,764 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,672 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 VAU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

PY57 VAU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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