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ET57 WKJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 WKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 76,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 76,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 70,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2017 67,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 23 May 2017 67,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 14 May 2016 65,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,905 miles

N/s/r lamp slight damage

Passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,905 miles

N/s/r lamp slight damage

Passenger airbag deactivated

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,251 miles

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,457 miles

N/s/r light lense slightly damaged

O/s/f wheel rim outter lip slightly buckled

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,022 miles

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

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 WKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

ET57 WKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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