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SC57 ZNV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,499 mi
Last recorded74,499 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 ZNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,499 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 74,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,044 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,261 miles

Offside Front play in top mounting

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,585 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,146 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 38,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 31,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 25,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,217 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 14,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SC57 ZNV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SC57 ZNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC57 ZNV?

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What year was SC57 ZNV registered?

SC57 ZNV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is SC57 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 ZNV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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