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KK57 NYX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 NYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 60,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 49,913 miles

Nearside headlamp insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2022 49,913 miles

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

Nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 42,213 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 34,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,778 miles

front pads cant be seen

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,347 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads cant be seen

Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,627 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 14,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 9,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,555 miles

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 NYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

KK57 NYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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