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DL57 FGM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,404 mi
Last recorded118,404 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 118,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge and Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 118,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge and Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 106,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,456 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken & rear bracket corroded away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust support bracket broken & rear bracket corroded away

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,510 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet secondary safety catch siezed

brake pedal abti slip provision worn

exhayst system corroded

slight bind @ o/s/r wheel

Fail 21 Jan 2015 82,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet secondary safety catch siezed

brake pedal abti slip provision worn

exhayst system corroded

o/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

slight bind @ o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre has low presure

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,237 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured,but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section mounting fractured,but system is still adequately supported

Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section mounting fractured,but system is still adequately supported

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DL57 FGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL57 FGM, 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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DL57 FGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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