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WM57 OCX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,695 mi
Last recorded46,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 OCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 46,965 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 41,885 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting broken / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread plus worn excessively on inner (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 41,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In inner tread (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting broken / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread plus worn excessively on inner (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pressure corrected (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,886 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

unable to see full condition of rear pads

Fail 1 Oct 2019 34,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s door mirror glass missing

unable to see full condition of front and rear pads

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,297 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,412 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 20,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,049 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 15,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,929 miles

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

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

Offside 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 OCX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

WM57 OCX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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