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HD57 CFP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,626 mi
Last recorded59,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 CFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 59,393 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides in front on axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 58,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides in front on axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 56,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle to rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on middle to rear exhaust system

Fail 11 Jan 2023 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on middle to rear exhaust system

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 50,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear Brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very little reserve on handbrake travell

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2020 49,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,123 miles

front exhaust bracket broken.

surface corrosion on middle to rear exhaust system

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,096 miles

Exhaust system front bracket snapped but adequately supported

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2018 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet not securing shut

Exhaust system front bracket snapped but adequately supported

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,039 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 37,039 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2015 28,230 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,375 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 23,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,258 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake could do with some play taken out

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2012 21,047 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,046 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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HD57 CFP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD57 CFP, 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 HD57 CFP registered?

HD57 CFP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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