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RF57 LHN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 LHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

front bumper, wing damaged

little reserve travel in handbrake leaver

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,466 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing outer walls

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 10,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,525 miles

slight rear foot brake inbalance

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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RF57 LHN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RF57 LHN, 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 RF57 LHN registered?

RF57 LHN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is RF57 LHN safe to buy?

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