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MK57 XGF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 XGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 67,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 62,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,811 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,811 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,110 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,203 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust brackets corroded loose

rear tyres badly perished/cracked on sidewalls

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front exhaust brackets corroded loose

rear tyres badly perished/cracked on sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,774 miles

2 exhaust hangers corroded and fractured

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,774 miles

2 exhaust hangers corroded and fractured

Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,684 miles

both rear tyres slighty perished

rearwiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,896 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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MK57 XGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK57 XGF, 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 MK57 XGF registered?

MK57 XGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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