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YL57 AWR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,770 mi
Last recorded37,770 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 AWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 37,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,151 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 28,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,698 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,979 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 17,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2012 14,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,431 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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YL57 AWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL57 AWR, 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 YL57 AWR registered?

YL57 AWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is YL57 AWR safe to buy?

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