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MT57 XFZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,504 mi
Last recorded34,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 XFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 34,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 34,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 32,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 32,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,447 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 29,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration

Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration

Fail 31 Jan 2017 27,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,774 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,410 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,694 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,945 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside front wiper blade top edge showing signs of splitting but does not affect wiping of windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,583 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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MT57 XFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MT57 XFZ, 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 MT57 XFZ registered?

MT57 XFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MT57 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 XFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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