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CP57 GRU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,448 mi
Last recorded80,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 GRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 80,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam slightly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,779 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,010 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,550 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,284 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 68,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,083 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,758 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,564 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2011 16,881 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,881 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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CP57 GRU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP57 GRU, 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 CP57 GRU registered?

CP57 GRU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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