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MM57 FZX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 FZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,217 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,569 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 89,568 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both fron to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearon on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,786 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,785 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all three not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 78,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,871 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear brake pipes going to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,987 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,215 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central EXHAUST MOUNTINGS ADRIFT

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,875 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 35,475 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 31,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 26,497 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,704 miles

trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pads.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 18,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

trims fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pads.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,955 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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MM57 FZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MM57 FZX, 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 MM57 FZX registered?

MM57 FZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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