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RY57 TYA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,760 mi
Last recorded13,760 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 TYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 13,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 13,498 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 13,247 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 12,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 9,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 8,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 5,277 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 4,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 3,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 3,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 2,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,357 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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RY57 TYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 RY57 TYA, 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 RY57 TYA registered?

RY57 TYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RY57 TYA safe to buy?

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