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DE57 FCA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,073 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 78,362 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 78,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,144 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 75,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,633 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,633 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 55,175 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,136 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 41,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 14,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 9,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,338 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 7,515 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 5,826 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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DE57 FCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE57 FCA, 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 DE57 FCA registered?

DE57 FCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is DE57 FCA safe to buy?

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