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AV08 HYO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front torear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,651 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,651 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,990 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively grabbing slightly (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,990 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively grabbing slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,426 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres bald on the inside

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wing indicater lens missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

exhaust system brackets adrift both rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,754 miles

accident damage to nearside

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,971 miles

Nearside 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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AV08 HYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYO, 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 AV08 HYO registered?

AV08 HYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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