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KH57 SZU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,730 mi
Last recorded132,730 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 SZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 132,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,271 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 111,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld at bracket where marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 104,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover small hole letting out grease

Nearside Mirror surround loose

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 104,829 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover small hole letting out grease

Nearside Mirror surround loose

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,946 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,638 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,537 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,537 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2017 98,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 88,102 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Dec 2016 88,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Fail 21 Dec 2015 75,852 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,750 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,322 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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KH57 SZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KH57 SZU, 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 KH57 SZU registered?

KH57 SZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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