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ET57 VTK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,662 mi
Last recorded117,662 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 VTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,662 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,368 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,306 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 109,682 miles

o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn to excess

Fail 26 Nov 2019 109,667 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f shock absorber top mount worn to excess

Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,470 miles

Nearside Rear Backing plate insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 79,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,159 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads low?

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 VTK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

ET57 VTK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is ET57 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 VTK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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