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HK57 ZVZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,836 mi
Last recorded69,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,836 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,508 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mounts on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,554 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under car corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,911 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,151 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,512 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,830 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,581 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing outer side

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

OSF wiper split

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,289 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 42,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 16,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZVZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

HK57 ZVZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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