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AD57 MWG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,077 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 84,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,078 miles

Offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

Surface cracks to offside and nearside rear tyre treads

Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,154 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,742 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,913 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,234 miles

exhaust centre and front brackets broken but exhaust still securely mounted

Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,234 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

exhaust centre and front brackets broken but exhaust still securely mounted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,265 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 MWG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD57 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

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