MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CP57 GRU safe to buy?
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