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SB57 BGV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,640 mi
Last recorded55,640 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 BGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,376 miles

oil leak from oil filter exhaust hangers weak

Pass 24 May 2014 30,233 miles

o/s f b/ pipe o/s r tyre n/s top susp mtg

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,054 miles

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

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

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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SB57 BGV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SB57 BGV, 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 SB57 BGV registered?

SB57 BGV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is SB57 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 BGV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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