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WM57 OCU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,910 mi
Last recorded23,910 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 OCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 23,910 miles

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

handbrake lever tight in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2025 21,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2024 18,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 15,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge manufactured in 2006 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 15,433 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge manufactured in 2006 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,497 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14, ~2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside, split at ends and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 9,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL perishing (165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 8,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 8,120 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 7,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 7,082 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 7,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 6,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 4,292 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 4,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 3,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 1,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 826 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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WM57 OCU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM57 OCU, 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

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What year was WM57 OCU registered?

WM57 OCU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is WM57 OCU safe to buy?

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