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HK57 XVY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,226 mi
Last recorded100,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,226 miles

Offside Front wheel binding on wheel bearing test

Rear exhaust has a leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front wheel binding on wheel bearing test

Rear exhaust has a leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,537 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,317 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,846 miles

Cut in inner side wall to off side front tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 33,562 miles

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

Cut in inner side wall to off side front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,602 miles

slight play in offside front top mount

Fail 29 Jan 2011 22,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front top mount

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 XVY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK57 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

HK57 XVY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is HK57 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 XVY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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