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SB57 VJU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,047 mi
Last recorded71,047 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,047 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspsension and brake components

rear bumper side body has damage

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,752 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,173 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 28,911 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,511 miles

Oil leak

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 VJU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

SB57 VJU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is SB57 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 VJU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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