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CP57 UUX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,640 mi
Last recorded81,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,640 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,470 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,788 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,634 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,634 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,072 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

N/S rear bumper damaged.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Tailgate release handle sticking.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and centre exhaust brackets broken.

N/S rear tail light broken

Tail gate release switch sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and centre exhaust brackets broken.

N/S rear tail light broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tail gate release switch sticking

Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r indicator outer lense cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,107 miles

n/s/r indicator outer lense cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear light broken but lamp working ok

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 UUX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

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

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