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ET57 AZX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,214 mi
Last recorded76,214 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 AZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 76,214 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 75,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,953 miles

front & centre exhaust mounting brackets broken off

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,731 miles

front & centre exhaust mounting brackets broken off

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,731 miles

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

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

front & centre exhaust mounting brackets broken off

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,264 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,264 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

centre rear brake lamp

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,718 miles

front discs...

Fail 30 Jan 2013 29,718 miles

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

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

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

front discs...

Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,935 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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ET57 AZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET57 AZX, 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 ET57 AZX registered?

ET57 AZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is ET57 AZX safe to buy?

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