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CU57 NXM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 NXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,441 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 63,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone Bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 60,658 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 60,658 miles

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

Emergency tyre sealant gas Expired (05/2011)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (05/2011)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 57,654 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (05/2011)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 54,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,489 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 49,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,335 miles

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

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

front exhaust braket broken, system still secured.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,638 miles

Both front wipers have end splits.

Front exhaust mount broken but system still secured

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,069 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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CU57 NXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU57 NXM, 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 CU57 NXM registered?

CU57 NXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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