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PX57 ZTH

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 ZTH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 103,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,042 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 82,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,358 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,640 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,443 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,432 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,432 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,641 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 36,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 26,977 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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PX57 ZTH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PX57 ZTH, 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 PX57 ZTH registered?

PX57 ZTH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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