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KM57 RWV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,215 mi
Last recorded69,215 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 RWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,215 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,558 miles

Upper Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,823 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 44,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,993 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 35,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 35,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,586 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges + inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 10,803 miles

movement in suspension top mounts

offside front tyre wearing 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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KM57 RWV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 KM57 RWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM57 RWV registered?

KM57 RWV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is KM57 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 RWV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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