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PF57 UHZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 UHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,148 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded at mpuntings

oil leak/s

Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,842 miles

Front Upper suspension strut mountings have play

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 32,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 13,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 10,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,082 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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PF57 UHZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PF57 UHZ, 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 PF57 UHZ registered?

PF57 UHZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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