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ET57 KWR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,436 miles

Headlamps only just met requirements

Nearside front track rod end boot perished

Number plate fade but readable

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 67,102 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 59,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 49,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 38,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,570 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 27,085 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 27,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,093 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 8,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,499 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 7,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 7,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 5,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 4,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 3,307 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 KWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ET57 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

ET57 KWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is ET57 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 KWR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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