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AX57 EUT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,007 miles

Front (exhaust mount corroded)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 54,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,698 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,539 miles

Front exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 49,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,726 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,726 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,010 miles

Timing belt due for replacement?

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,313 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,410 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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AX57 EUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 AX57 EUT, 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 AX57 EUT registered?

AX57 EUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is AX57 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EUT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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