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GL57 YAD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,477 mi
Last recorded32,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 32,477 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 31,858 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 31,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 31,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 30,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 29,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,410 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,558 miles

All four tyres are perished within tread pattern

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,672 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 23,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 20,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,375 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 17,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,090 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,090 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,469 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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GL57 YAD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 GL57 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

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

Is GL57 YAD safe to buy?

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