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HY57 PDO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 PDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,464 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,268 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front hanger cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 35,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,499 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 32,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perrish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Front tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,407 miles

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

battery partially insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 21,407 miles

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

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

battery partially insecure

front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,120 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

h/lamp aim on limit

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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HY57 PDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY57 PDO, 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 HY57 PDO registered?

HY57 PDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is HY57 PDO safe to buy?

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