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LE57 GGK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 107,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At connection to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 103,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,676 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine bay full with oil under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play, both

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear , edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,920 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,382 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 79,382 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,922 miles

Oil leak slight

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,395 miles

Centre exhaust mount rusted off but exhaust adequately supported.

Front tyres worn on edges and o/s/f inner worn smooth

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished cracks in outer wall

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,340 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished cracks in outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,767 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 11,767 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,631 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,384 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,778 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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LE57 GGK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LE57 GGK, 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 LE57 GGK registered?

LE57 GGK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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