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HK57 XVT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,577 mi
Last recorded43,577 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 43,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 43,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 39,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,668 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

n/s/f head light perished

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,366 miles

Under-body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,747 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,820 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,846 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,141 miles

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

slight uneven braking on rear

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 13,998 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 13,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,602 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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HK57 XVT 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 85%.

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 HK57 XVT, 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 HK57 XVT registered?

HK57 XVT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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