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LE57 GGU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front both front windows not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 69,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 64,496 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,789 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 44,789 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,979 miles

Central 2 exhaust brakets deteriorating

Rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,979 miles

Central 2 exhaust brakets deteriorating

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 28,836 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 27,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 20,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,495 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,113 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 15,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GGU 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 68.2%.

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 LE57 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

LE57 GGU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is LE57 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 GGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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