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KK57 NKX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 NKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 112,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 112,700 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,104 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,829 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 70,072 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,145 miles

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

front exhaust mounting broken but the exhaust was still secure at the time of test

offside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,358 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s/f air bag has been turned off due to child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,651 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,534 miles

n/s/r door not opening from inside or outside.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 6,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KK57 NKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KK57 NKX, 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 KK57 NKX registered?

KK57 NKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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