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BT57 CHO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,943 mi
Last recorded40,943 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 CHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 40,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 39,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,542 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,247 miles

Offside Front Lower section of bumper has a dent damage

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 38,827 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticking

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,994 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

exhaust bracket broken middle section but still supported

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,661 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 26,660 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,617 miles

n/s/f and /n/s/r accident damage

Fail 11 Feb 2014 24,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f and /n/s/r accident damage

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,471 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,543 miles

rear bumper split open through damage ( not protruding out )

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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BT57 CHO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT57 CHO, 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 BT57 CHO registered?

BT57 CHO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is BT57 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 CHO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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