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ET57 VTL

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 VTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 67,611 miles

Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play (Both Sides)

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 66,521 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,372 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,372 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,561 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 53,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 49,618 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 47,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 44,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,032 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,839 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 VTL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

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

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