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DE57 XJJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,574 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,738 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

advise offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 48,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,134 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 7,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,578 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 5,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 3,737 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 XJJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJJ, 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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DE57 XJJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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