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AD57 MWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,337 mi
Last recorded87,337 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 MWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 87,337 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 87,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 80,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,522 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,309 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly wheel alignment advised

Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,283 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn on inner tread areas (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust support bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,706 miles

front and centre exhaust hanging brackets broken but exhaust still secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,171 miles

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

two exhaust mounting brackets broken off exhaust but still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 20,085 miles

air bag light on dash board

both rear tyres perished on outer side wall, and dot code 003206

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2012 15,677 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 30 Jan 2012 15,677 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 7,199 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 MWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MWE, 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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AD57 MWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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