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GL57 GOK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,663 mi
Last recorded63,663 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GOK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,462 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 48,462 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,482 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,019 miles

Exhaust front mounting corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,949 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,345 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 30,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GL57 GOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GL57 GOK, 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 GL57 GOK registered?

GL57 GOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 GOK safe to buy?

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