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WM57 OCV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 OCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 63,488 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 62,935 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 54,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,105 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 53,061 miles

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))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,151 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 47,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

spare tyre tread low/bald edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

spare tyre tread low/bald edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 31,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,933 miles

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

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 OCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM57 OCV, 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 WM57 OCV registered?

WM57 OCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is WM57 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 OCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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