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ET57 KRX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,368 mi
Last recorded105,368 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,368 miles

underbody has minor corrosion all around

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 104,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 103,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,748 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre split between treads

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,281 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread area

Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,056 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,056 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread area

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,822 miles

Rear tyre's are starting to crack.

Tyre size- 165/65-R14 75H.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,822 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyre's are starting to crack.

Tyre size- 165/65-R14 75H.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil filter leaking.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,805 miles

Child seat NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 68,712 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat NSR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,195 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

2x center exhaust brackets missing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,959 miles

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres 2mm

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 KRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KRX, 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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ET57 KRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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