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AD57 DXM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 DXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,318 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 81,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front top mounts worn

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 77,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,845 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 61,845 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,545 miles

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perishing

slight play in both front shockers top mountings

Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 48,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perishing

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone inner rear bush perishing

Nearside Rear handbrake reading slow to rise but meets limit needed

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2019 29,920 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 27,902 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,614 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,033 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 10,060 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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AD57 DXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD57 DXM, 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 AD57 DXM registered?

AD57 DXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AD57 DXM safe to buy?

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