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AV08 BEY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,269 mi
Last recorded129,269 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 129,126 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY POOR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,705 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi support mount weld starting to break..

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 87,085 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,648 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt in use at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 518,548 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm tread

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,949 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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AV08 BEY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV08 BEY, 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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AV08 BEY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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