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AT57 EFY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,468 mi
Last recorded51,468 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 EFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 51,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 41,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 41,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease/product (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting and perishing both sides NS and OS *requires attention* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 32,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease/product (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting and perishing both sides NS and OS *requires attention* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,485 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 23,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 23,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 23,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 23,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,854 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 19,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,496 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,834 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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AT57 EFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AT57 EFY, 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 AT57 EFY registered?

AT57 EFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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