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AX57 HVH

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Grease residue at OSF outer CV boot.

Pass 19 May 2022 100,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,457 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 95,797 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 29 May 2020 95,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,540 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs exciter ring broken (1.6 (e))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,167 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 74,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 May 2017 74,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

rear wiper u/s

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,612 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

rear wiper u/s

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,189 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhaust hanger brackets insecure

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 41,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centrebox hangers broken

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust centrebox hangers broken

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,361 miles

front pipe bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,852 miles

temp repair has been carried out on o/s/f wing and bumper area

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 HVH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX57 HVH, 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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AX57 HVH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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