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MM57 GXC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,150 mi
Last recorded16,150 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 16,150 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 14,159 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 13,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 12,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 12,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 11,702 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 11,695 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 11,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 10,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 9,310 miles

centre and rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 14 Dec 2017 9,310 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre and rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 12 Dec 2016 7,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 5,870 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 2,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 1,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 243 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 GXC 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 MM57 GXC, 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

How do I check the history of MM57 GXC?

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What year was MM57 GXC registered?

MM57 GXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2008.

Is MM57 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM57 GXC 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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